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word 1. noun ► get a word in edgewaysto contribute to a conversation. Generally in a negative form UK, 1984.► put the word on someoneto proposition someone AUSTRALIA, 1975.► take the wordin the illegal production of alcohol, to warn someone about a pending law enforcement raid US, 1974.► the word1. gossip, rumours US, 1961.2. an order US, 1962 2. verb to speak to someone AUSTRALIA, 1905
idiomwordbe as good as your wordpromise to do exactly what you have promised to do:Stamford had promised to give Burdon all the help he could, and he was as good as his word.Becky turned out to be as good as her word, keeping the accounts in perfect order.not breathe/say a wordtell a secretspoken to not tell anyone anything at all about something because it is very important that no one knows about it:You can tell me. I won't breathe a word to anyone.First of all, she had to sign a contract promising that she would not breathe a word about the designs that she saw.I can't believe Mark knew about this all along and he never said a word.by word of mouthspeak a language if you get information or news by word of mouth, you hear about it from other people, instead of reading it, seeing an advertisement etc:Gardening jobs are best found from noticeboards and by word of mouth.Scott's business has grown by word of mouth, and now much of his work comes from private commissions.word-of-mouth: He has a signed contract until the end of this season, and a word-of-mouth agreement for another year after that.from the word gobeginning from the beginning:The marriage was a disaster from the word go, although I didn't realize this until it was all over.Apply for one of our new accounts today, and make the most of your savings from the word go.the F-word(also the B-word, the M-word etc)swear used in order to talk about rude words or about a subject you do not want to mention by using only the first letter of the word. The F represents the word 'fuck' which is considered very rude by many people:A bishop was criticized last night after using the F-word in an outspoken attack on casual sex.My dog doesn't like baths. We can't even use the B-word around her or she runs and hides.not get a word in edgeways(also not get a word in edgewise AmE)talk to sb to not get a chance to speak because someone else is talking too much:Once Colin gets everybody's attention, no one else can get a word in edgeways.I'll talk to you again, if your friend there will let me get a word in edgewise.give sb your word (that)promise to promise someone very seriously that you will do something:You gave me your word, Laura, that you would look after the twins to the very best of your ability.Oh God, Ray, I have to tell somebody, but you have to give me your word you won't tell anyone else.hang on sb's every word(also hang on sb's words)listen to listen very carefully to everything someone says:People flocked in their thousands to see the young princess Diana; they hung on her every word, watched her every move on television.Antonia was asking Leo about medical school, hanging on his words and gazing up at him.sb has the last word1 power(also sb has the final word) used in order to say that a particular person has the power to make important decisions, or to change decisions made by other people in lower positions ◆ often used in business and politics:The Chairman had the last word, and everyone recognised him as the brains behind the company's success.The European Court of Justice has the final word in such matters.2 say to be the person who makes the final point in a discussion or argument, especially when this makes you feel you have won:You always have to have the last word, don't you?She took a deep breath, determined that she would not let him have the last word.have a word (with sb) especially BrEespecially BrEtalk to sbspoken to talk to someone, usually privately, especially because you want to get advice or help from them or give them advice: Could you have a word with Mr Ross about helping us?He had been shown the yellow card and the referee had had a word with him, so I thought it was best to substitute him for his own good.Good morning, Mr Hughes. Could I have a quick word, please?have a (quiet) word in sb's ear BrEBrE(also drop a (quiet) word in sb's ear)say to speak to someone privately, because you do not want other people to know what you are telling them:Don't worry, I've had a word in his ear - I don't think we'll be having any more problems.Most headteachers prefer to deal with a student's complaint by dropping a quiet word in the ear of the offending teacher.A word in your ear - someone should keep an eye on young Jeffrey.in a word ___summarize used in order to give a simple answer or explanation using one word that says everything you want to say:The show was fantastic, full of colour and life - in a word, sensational.I didn't like the doctor who visited. His bedside manner was, in a word, frightening.sth is a dirty word (with sb)bad used in order to say that someone does not like or approve of a particular activity or quality:To me, retire is a dirty word. I've got to be doing something, or I'll go crazy.Patriotism is a dirty word in this country these days.___ isn't the word for itemphasizespoken used in order to emphasize that a particular word is not strong enough to describe something, especially an emotion:"I don't know how we won this game. It was pure luck." "Luck isn't the word for it."Angry wasn't the word for it. I was absolutely furious.keep your wordpromise to do exactly what you promised to do:It will take six to nine months to finish the process, and then I intend to keep my word and retireWe have kept our word since the last election - taxes have not risen.be the last word in ___very used in order to emphasize that something is the best, most modern etc thing of its type:First prize in our competition is £5000 worth of Kilmer carpets - the last word in luxury.He recalls his days as a graduate student when the IBM 650 was the last word in computer wizardry.mum's the wordtell a secretspoken used in order to tell someone that they must not tell other people about a secret:Remember, mum's the word - I don't want anyone else to hear about this!Oh oh, I spilled on her carpet. Mum's the word.(upon) my wordsurprisedold-fashioned said when something unusual or surprising happens:My word, that was a good shot!Upon my word, young lady, you were very brave to jump into the river like that!put in a (good) word for sbpraise to say good things about someone to a person in a position of authority, especially in order to help them get a job or so that they avoid being punished:They told me later that I got the job because Pauline had put in a good word for me.I'm not promising anything, but I'll try to put in a word for you with the Principal.(just) say the wordask for sth/ask sb to do sthspoken used in order to tell someone that they only have to ask and you will do what they want:Hey, if you want any help with that, just say the word.I'll take you back to your room now, if you say the word.take sb at his/her wordbelieve to choose to believe what someone says, even though it is possible that they do not mean what they are saying:Lou promised he'd pay me back on Friday, and I took him at his word.The man was carrying a gun. "He assured me that he would not hurt me, and I took him at his word," Miller said. take my word for itbelievespoken used in order to say that someone should believe that what you say is true:You'll pass your piano exam. You can take my word for it."I'm not saying that she's brainy, just that she's not as dumb as she looks." "I'll take your word for it, then."You don't have to take my word for it, you can check with any of the other members of staff.sb's word is lawcontrol used in order to say that everyone always obeys a particular person, even when this does not seem reasonable:Coleman was a strict disciplinarian whose word was law with the players.I always wanted to tell you, but your mother refused, and you know your mother's word was law.word for word1 exact if you repeat or copy something word for word, you express it in exactly the same words as before:Tikhon knows the passage by heart and recites it word for word.Jill told me, almost word for word, the same story as Rob did.word-for-word: She gave a word-for-word account of the conversation she had overheard.2 exact if you translate a piece of writing word for word, you translate the meaning of each single word instead of translating the meaning of a whole phrase or sentence:It is inadequate and sometimes completely misleading to translate the text word for word.word-for-word: A word-for-word translation will never give the full meaning and flavour of an article.the word is (that)(also word has it (that))rumour/rumor news used in order to say that you have heard that a particular thing has happened or is true:The word is that morale is low among university researchers, primarily because of lack of funding.Word has it that the prisoner will be released early tomorrow.
(one's) word (of honor)One's sincere promise or vow (about or to do something). I will be in that court to stand by your side during the trail—I give you my word of honor. After the president broke his word about lowering taxes for middle-class earners, I vowed never to vote for him again. word1. A message from someone or something. I just got word that Diana landed in New York. 2. slang An expression of affirmation. A: "That concert was amazing!" B: "Word." *word (from someone or something)messages or communication from someone or something. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; hear ~; receive ~.) We have just received word from Perry that the contract has been signed. Word1. and Word up. interj. Correct.; Right. I hear you, man. Word. 2. interj. Hello. (see also What’s the (good) word?.) Word. What’s new? A: Word. B: Word. See:- (not) breathe a word
- (one's) word (of honor)
- (one's) word is (one's) bond
- (one's) word is law
- (upon) my word
- a dirty word
- a four-letter word
- a good word for everybody
- a household name
- a household name/word
- a kind word for everybody
- a man of few words
- a man of his word
- a man/woman of few words
- a picture is worth a thousand words
- a picture paints a thousand words
- a play on words
- a war of words
- a wild card word for words beginning with
- a woman of few words
- a woman of her word
- a word in (one's) ear
- a word in someone's ear
- a word to the wise
- a word to the wise is enough
- a word to the wise is sufficient
- able to get a word in edgewise
- Actions speak louder than words
- as good as (one's) word
- as good as word
- at a loss
- at a loss for words
- at a word
- bad word
- be a man/woman of his/her word
- be as good as (one's) word
- be as good as your word
- be lost for words
- be not the word for it
- be the last word
- be the last word in (something)
- beyond words
- bizzle
- bizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- break (one's) word
- break one's word
- break word
- breathe a word
- buzz word
- by word of mouth
- Can I have a word with you?
- chizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- didn't exchange more than three words with
- didn't exchange more than three words with (one)
- dirty joke
- dirty word
- dizzle
- dizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- eat (one's) words
- eat one's words
- eat one's words, to
- eat words
- eat your words
- exchange no more than
- exchange no more than (an amount of) words
- exchange words (with someone)
- famous last words
- fighting words
- Fine words butter no parsnips
- fizzle
- for want of a better word
- four-letter word
- from the word go
- fuzzword
- F-word
- get a word in edgeways
- get a word in edgewise
- get a word in edgewise and get a word in edgeways
- get in the last word
- get the word
- get word (from someone or something)
- give (someone) (one's) word
- give (someone) the word
- give somebody your word
- give the word
- gizzle
- gizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- go back on (one's) word
- go back on word
- go back on your word
- good as (one's) word
- good as one's word, as
- good word
- hang on (one's) every word
- hang on (one's) words
- hang on somebody's words/every word
- hang on someone's words
- hard words break no bones
- have (one's) words stick in (one's) throat
- have a way with words
- have a word
- have a word in (one's) ear
- have a word in somebody's ear
- have a word in someone's ear
- have a word with
- have a word with (one)
- have no words for
- have no words for (someone or something)
- have the final word
- have the last word
- have to eat (one's) words
- have word (from someone or something)
- have words
- have words (with someone)
- have words stick in throat
- have words with
- have/exchange words
- hear word
- hear word (from someone or something)
- hizzle
- hizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- household word
- I'd like a word with you
- I'd like a word with you. and Could I have a word with you?
- I'd like to have a word with you
- if (the) word gets out
- in a word
- in brief
- in other words
- in so many words
- in so/as many words
- in words of one syllable
- jizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- keep (one's) word
- keep one's word
- keep word
- keep/break your word
- kizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- last word
- last word, the
- last word, to have the
- leave word
- leave word for
- leave word for (one)
- lizzle
- lizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- loaded word
- lost for words
- man of few words
- man of few words, a
- man of his word
- Many a true word is spoken in jest
- mark my word
- mark my word(s)
- mark my words
- mince (one's) words
- mince matters
- mince words
- mince words, not to
- mizzle
- mizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- mum's the word
- mum's the word!
- my word!
- never have a good word to say about (someone of something)
- never have a good word to say for (someone of something)
- not a word
- not be the word for it
- not believe a word of it
- not breathe a word
- not get a word in edgeways
- not have a good word to say about (someone of something)
- not have a good word to say for (someone of something)
- not know the meaning of the word
- not mince (one's) words
- not mince words
- not mince your words
- not open mouth
- not open one's mouth
- not the word for it
- not utter a word
- not/never have a good word to say for/about somebody/something
- of few words
- of few words, man of
- of word
- once (the) word gets out
- one final word
- one last word
- one picture is worth a thousand words
- one picture paints a thousand words
- one's word is bond
- or words to that effect
- parrot (someone's) words
- picture is worth a thousand words
- picture is worth a thousand words, one
- pizzle
- pizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- play on words
- portmanteau word
- put (something) into words
- put in a good word
- put in a good word (for one)
- put in a good word for someone/something, to
- put in a word
- put into words
- put the hard word on
- put the hard word on (one)
- put the hard word on someone
- put the make on
- put the make on someone
- put words in (one's) mouth
- put words in mouth
- put words in someone's mouth
- put words in/into somebody's mouth
- put words into (one's) mouth
- put words into someone's mouth
- put words into someone's mouth, to
- receive word
- receive word (from someone or something)
- rizzle
- rizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- say a few words
- say the word
- send word (to one)
- send word to
- sizzle
- sizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- someone's word is law
- someone's word is their bond
- spoken word
- spread the word
- sticks and stones may break my bones (but words will never hurt me)
- sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me
- suit (one's) actions to (one's) words
- suit actions to words
- suit the action to the word
- swallow (one's) words
- swallow one's words
- take (one) at (one's) word
- take (one's) word
- take (one's) word for it
- take (someone) at his/her word, to
- take at word
- Take my word for it
- take one at word
- take somebody at their word
- take somebody's word for it
- take someone at his or her word
- take someone at their word
- take someone's word
- take the words out of (one's) mouth
- take the words out of mouth
- take the words out of somebody's mouth
- take the words out of someone's mouth
- take word for
- take word for it
- the F-word
- the last word
- the last word in (something)
- the last word in something
- the N-word
- the operative word
- the printed word
- the printed word/page
- the spoken/written word
- the word on the street
- them's fighting words
- Them's fighting words!
- there's many a true word spoken in jest
- tizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- to that effect
- too (something) for words
- too for words
- too funny for words
- too funny, sad, etc. for words
- took the words right out of my mouth
- true to (one's) word
- true to word
- twist words
- upon my word
- utter a word
- vizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- war of words
- weasel word
- weasel words
- weigh (one's) words
- weigh one's words
- weigh one's words, to
- weigh words
- weigh your words
- What’s the good word?
- What’s the word?
- What's the magic word?
- What's the word?
- when (the) word gets out
- winged words
- wizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- won't breathe a word
- won't hear a word against (someone or something)
- word
- word by word
- word for word
- word gets around
- word hole
- word is good
- word of honor
- word of mouse
- word of mouth
- word of mouth, by
- word on the street
- word on the wire
- word spoken is past recalling
- word to the wise
- word to the wise, a
- Word up.
- word with
- wordplay
- words fail me
- words of one syllable
- words of one syllable, in
- words right out of one's mouth, to take
- words stick in (one's) throat
- words to live by
- words to that effect
- yizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
- your, his, etc. word is law
- your, his, etc. word is your, his, etc. bond
- your, his, etc. word of honour
- your/the last/final word
- zizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
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