the word on the street
word on the street
The information, or the version of that information, that is currently spreading from person to person, often in a particular setting, like school or work. A: "The word on the street is that you're pregnant." B: "What? That is simply not true!" There are so many people stopping by Shelly's office because word on the street is that she's leaving the company.
See also: on, street, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
the word on the street
a rumour or piece of information currently being circulated. informal 1992 Victor Headley Yardie The word on the street was that Roy was hooked and had smoked a fair amount of the crack himself.
See also: on, street, word
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- word on the street
- word on the wire
- 411
- 4-1-1
- four-one-one
- inside dope
- inside information
- the inside dope
- inside story
- in/out of the loop