get the word

get the word

To learn the explanation for something. I'm sorry I can't answer more of your questions now, but once I get the word, I'll let you all know why they stopped funding our program.
See also: get, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get the word

Fig. to receive an explanation; to receive the final and authoritative explanation. I'm sorry, I didn't get the word. I didn't know the matter had been settled. Now that I have gotten the word, I can be more effective in answering questions.
See also: get, word
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • it's too late for sorry
  • a run on (something)
  • a rush on (something)
  • (one) could go (on) all day (about something)
  • say to
  • a hungry belly has no ears
  • say (something) to (one)
  • in a sorry state
  • (I'm) sorry to hear that
  • a price on somebody's head
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