spread the word

idiom

: to tell others

People are spreading the word about his book.

Spread the word that we're leaving in five minutes.

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But my overriding sentiment was this: Why didn’t someone warn me? A turning point Seven years ago, with the birth of the #MeToo movement, my private parental action essentially went viral as women spread the word nationwide. —

Jackie Calmes, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024 These tech enthusiasts and early adopters provide invaluable feedback and spread the word about your project. —

Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Some also choose days to wear blue and yellow clothing to spread the word and support those with Down syndrome throughout the month. —

Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024 The group of recreational skaters has been convening since 2008, using social media platforms such as Facebook and Meetup.com to spread the word about the skates, which typically take place every other week from May through October. —

Sylvan Lebrun, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spread the word

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