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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Irvine’s reputation spreads by word of mouth among Asian families with the means to buy, Calcote said.
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Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
Instead, parents mostly shared information by word of mouth.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2024
With Broadway critics yet to weigh in, the play filled every seat by word of mouth and Off Broadway reputation, and with a healthy $125.92 average ticket to boot.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 July 2024
Spread the word on social media or by word of mouth.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
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Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
Instead, parents mostly shared information by word of mouth.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2024
With Broadway critics yet to weigh in, the play filled every seat by word of mouth and Off Broadway reputation, and with a healthy $125.92 average ticket to boot.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 July 2024
Spread the word on social media or by word of mouth.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for by word of mouth
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