by word of mouth
idiom
: by being told by another person
We learned of this great restaurant by word of mouth.
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However, in the days that followed, wild conspiracy theories about why the plane had gone down were being tossed around by word of mouth.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Rather, repeat viewings were driven by word of mouth and the themes of family, coming of age, parental sacrifice and dedication and the pursuit of justice.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Though select items are available online, knowledge of the brand has spread mostly by word of mouth in and around St. Moritz; Schuler-Voith-Albers-Schönberg recently opened a showroom there offering bespoke and custom options.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Because of its modest scale and deliberately slow pace of growth, referrals to the National Emergency Child Care Network are by word of mouth.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Rather, repeat viewings were driven by word of mouth and the themes of family, coming of age, parental sacrifice and dedication and the pursuit of justice.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Though select items are available online, knowledge of the brand has spread mostly by word of mouth in and around St. Moritz; Schuler-Voith-Albers-Schönberg recently opened a showroom there offering bespoke and custom options.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Because of its modest scale and deliberately slow pace of growth, referrals to the National Emergency Child Care Network are by word of mouth.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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“By word of mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20word%20of%20mouth. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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