rumor has it (that)
rumor has it (that)
It is being rumored that (something is or will be the case). Rumor has it that the boss is using the company profits to pay off his own gambling debts. No one is certain where the money went, but rumor has it the CEO has been embezzling the funds into offshore accounts.
See also: rumor
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rumor has it that...
there is a rumor that... Rumor has it that Fred is seeing Mary and that they are engaged.
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rumour has it
COMMON People say rumour has it when they are telling you something that they have heard, but do not necessarily think is true. Rumour has it that tickets were being sold for £300.
See also: rumour
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rumour has it
it is rumoured. 1993 Margaret Atwood The Robber Bride It's a good thing Roz didn't invest in that one, rumour has it that the backers are losing a shirt or two.
See also: rumour
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