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say the word

idiom

To indicate that it is time to perform an action; to give permission.


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  1. 01

    bad word

    A vulgar word.

  2. 02

    breathe a word

    To divulge even part of a secret (usually used with a negative).

  3. 03

    Dicky

    [Cockney slang]word

    via dickie bird

  4. 04

    dirty word

    The name of a topic that a person prefers not to hear or discuss.

  5. 05

    final say

    The right to make a final decision.

  6. 06

    from the word go

    From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.

  7. 07

    get the word out

    To make some information more widely known.

  8. 08

    hang on every word

    To be completely attentive to what another person is saying.

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