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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The Donut Palace is a true Tullahoma gem with a reputation for the best sweet treats that spreads by word of mouth. —

Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024 Some beauty products earn their icon status with celebrity endorsements and multi-million dollar campaigns, others quietly become cult favorites by word of mouth. —

Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024 Without the benefit of a large social media following, AAW was largely driven by word of mouth and support from the local art society. —

Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024 Haitians, often by word of mouth, shared with other Haitians that there was good work and a good life to be found in Springfield. —

Roxane Gay, The New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for by word of mouth

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