spread the word
To tell a lot of people; to inform as many people as one can.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please spread the word about our party.”
“The charity needs more volunteers, so please spread the word to your friends and family.”
“The organizers worked tirelessly to spread the word throughout the community, hoping to ensure a record turnout for the upcoming election.”
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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 August 10, 2026