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spread the word

idiom
Meaning

To tell a lot of people; to inform as many people as one can.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please spread the word about our party.

CONTEXTUAL

The charity needs more volunteers, so please spread the word to your friends and family.

COMPLEX

The organizers worked tirelessly to spread the word throughout the community, hoping to ensure a record turnout for the upcoming election.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  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

  4. 04

    dirty word

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

  5. 05

    from the word go

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

  6. 06

    get the word out

    To make some information more widely known.

  7. 07

    hang on every word

    To be completely attentive to what another person is saying.

  8. 08

    have a quiet word

    To speak to someone in private.

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