by word of mouth

idiom

: by being told by another person
We learned of this great restaurant by word of mouth.

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In the same way as old folk songs were passed down through the generations, usually by word of mouth, so chants survive as people come and go. Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025 Every great southern road trip needs a standout BBQ stop, whether it's found in a quirky roadside sign, smoky trails to a hidden gem or a tip passed along by word of mouth. Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025 Instead, it’s grown from the inside out, fueled by word of mouth, ingredient literacy, and a thriving global community of users who genuinely trust the brand. Gabby Shacknai, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Typically, Uribe said, artists hear about the group by word of mouth. Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for by word of mouth

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“By word of mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20word%20of%20mouth. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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