Please send word when you arrive safely.
send word
idiomTo notify by a delivered message.
The explorers promised to send word to the village as soon as they found the hidden path.
The king commanded his scouts to send word immediately should the enemy army attempt to cross the river under the cover of darkness.
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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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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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from the word go
From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.
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get the word out
To make some information more widely known.
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hang on every word
To be completely attentive to what another person is saying.
Last updated April 17, 2026