winged word: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- A remark, report, or piece of information that spreads quickly from person to person; a message that 'takes flight' and is rapidly disseminated.
- A memorable or striking phrase that is widely repeated or has enduring circulation.
Examples
BetaThe news of the CEO’s resignation became a winged word, spreading quickly through the office.
La noticia de la renuncia del CEO se convirtió en un rumor que se difundió rápidamente por la oficina.
Once the winged word got out about the festival, attendance increased dramatically.
Una vez que se corrió la voz sobre el festival, la asistencia aumentó dramáticamente.
That winged word about the upcoming layoffs caused a lot of anxiety among employees.
Ese rumor sobre los próximos despidos causó mucha ansiedad entre los empleados.
Examples:
- EN: A familiar winged word, though it doesn't fly, it bites.HI: कोई शब्द पकाता है, पर पेट नहीं भरता,
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