hear through the grapevine

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hear through the grapevine

To hear rumors; to learn through friends of friends.

Etymology:

From the American Civil War, when telegraph wires were strung from tree to tree like vines.

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I heard through the grapevine that she likes him.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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