By word of mouth Meaning in English

expression

US

BYE WURD uhv MOWTH

UK

BYE WURD ov MOWTH

Definition

When information is spread from person to person by speaking, not by writing or other forms of communication.

Usage & Nuances

'By word of mouth' is often used for recommendations, news, or rumors that spread informally. It's neutral in register. Don't confuse with 'mouth-to-mouth' (medical term). Common: 'grow/spread by word of mouth', 'learn/hear something by word of mouth'.

• Spanish: de boca en boca
• Portuguese (BR): boca a boca
• Portuguese (PT): boca a boca
• Chinese (Simplified): 口口相传
• Chinese (Traditional): 口耳相傳
• Hindi: मौखिक रूप से
• Arabic: عن طريق الكلام الشفهي
• Bengali: মুখে মুখে - মুখে প্রচার
• Russian: из уст в уста
• Japanese: 口コミで
• Vietnamese: truyền miệng
• Korean: 입소문으로
• Turkish: kulaktan kulağa
• Urdu: زبانی - منہ سے منہ
• Indonesian: dari mulut ke mulut

Example Sentences

The news spread by word of mouth.

basic

She heard about the job opening by word of mouth.

basic

Many small restaurants grow by word of mouth.

basic

Our secret recipe got popular just by word of mouth.

natural

You don't need ads if people hear about you by word of mouth.

natural

I love finding new places to eat by word of mouth from friends.

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