say the word
To indicate that it is time to perform an action; to give permission.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“If you need help, just say the word.”
“I am ready to leave for the airport whenever you say the word.”
“Should you require additional funding for your research, simply say the word and the committee will approve the grant.”
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bad word
A vulgar word.
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breathe a word
To divulge even part of a secret (usually used with a negative).
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dicky
[Cockney slang]word
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dirty word
The name of a topic that a person prefers not to hear or discuss.
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do exactly what it says on the tin
To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.
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easier said than done
Easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish.
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empty words
Any type of talk with little meaning; a message that seems to contain meaningful content but is actually vapid.
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final say
The right to make a final decision.
Last updated August 10, 2026