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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As the dentist predicted, birders eventually arrived, too, largely finding her home by word of mouth.
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Benji Jones, Vox, 4 Dec. 2024
But in recent years Mintz has gained, by word of mouth, a reputation for an unusual willingness to provide Orthodox conversions outside the R.C.A.’s system.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Based on its survey of consumers, users are increasingly becoming aware of these brands by word of mouth rather than social platforms.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
The consumer reaction by word of mouth and trajectory of our grosses is undeniable.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
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Benji Jones, Vox, 4 Dec. 2024
But in recent years Mintz has gained, by word of mouth, a reputation for an unusual willingness to provide Orthodox conversions outside the R.C.A.’s system.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Based on its survey of consumers, users are increasingly becoming aware of these brands by word of mouth rather than social platforms.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
The consumer reaction by word of mouth and trajectory of our grosses is undeniable.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
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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 21 Dec. 2024.
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