hear through the grapevine
English
Etymology
From the American Civil War, when telegraph wires were strung from tree to tree like vines.
Pronunciation
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Verb
hear (something) through the grapevine
- (idiomatic) to hear rumors; to learn through friends of friends
- I heard through the grapevine that she likes him.
Synonyms
- hear on the grapevine
- hear on the bush telegraph
Translations
learn through rumors
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