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through the grapevine

Through or via an informal means of communication or information, especially gossip. There is always some absurd rumor or piece of misinformation through the grapevine at work, but I try to just tune most of that out. I heard through the grapevine that John is planning to propose to Samantha next week!

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on the grapevine

Through or via an informal means of communication or information, especially gossip. There is always some absurd rumor or piece of misinformation on the grapevine at work, but I try to just tune most of that out. I heard on the grapevine that John is planning to propose to Samantha next week!

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hear something through the grapevine

to hear news from someone who heard that news from someone else I heard through the grapevine that she was pregnant, but I don't know anything more.

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hear something on/through the grapevine

to hear news from someone who heard the news from someone else (usually + that ) I heard on the grapevine that she was pregnant, but I don't know anything more.

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grapevine

n. an informal communications network. I heard on the grapevine that Sam is moving to the east.