on the grapevine

on the grapevine

Through or via an informal means of communication or information, especially gossip. There is always some absurd rumor or piece of misinformation on the grapevine at work, but I try to just tune most of that out. I heard on the grapevine that John is planning to propose to Samantha next week!

See also: grapevine, on

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on/through the ˈgrapevine

by talking in an informal way to other people: I heard on the grapevine that you’re leaving.

See also: grapevine, on, through

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