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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Going forwards, Wills and Brown will continue to spread the word about their work.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
Walz implored the autoworkers to spread the word about what Democrats have done for working people.
—Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024
Aimed at engaging young voters to exercise their rights in the upcoming election, the organization has already provided prospective voters with the tools needed to register to vote and spread the word about the high-stakes election taking place on Nov. 5.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
The Buccaneers creator breaks down finale, from Nan's choice to mama drama
Totah then runs into a bedroom to spread the word to Aubri Ibrag (Lizzy Elmsworth) on a bedroom set, and Totah, Ibrag, and Waterhouse head downstairs to inform Kristine Froseth (Nan St. George).
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
Walz implored the autoworkers to spread the word about what Democrats have done for working people.
—Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024
Aimed at engaging young voters to exercise their rights in the upcoming election, the organization has already provided prospective voters with the tools needed to register to vote and spread the word about the high-stakes election taking place on Nov. 5.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
The Buccaneers creator breaks down finale, from Nan's choice to mama drama
Totah then runs into a bedroom to spread the word to Aubri Ibrag (Lizzy Elmsworth) on a bedroom set, and Totah, Ibrag, and Waterhouse head downstairs to inform Kristine Froseth (Nan St. George).
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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