Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hear something through the grapevine
idiom
/hɪər ˈsʌmθɪŋ θruː ðə ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
Definition
To receive information through informal means or rumors rather than from direct communication.
Examples
- She heard through the grapevine that they are planning to move to another city.
- It’s funny how I found out through the grapevine that he got a promotion.
Meaning
This phrase typically implies that the information was not officially or directly communicated but rather came from a network of people sharing news.
Synonyms
- hear it from the horse’s mouth
- rumor
- word of mouth
