Gossiping Flashcards
(19 cards)
Have you heard the __ about Jilly and Patrick - they’re getting a divorce.
(= the most recent news)
Have you heard the latest about Jilly and Patrick - they’re getting a divorce.
the latest the most recent news or technical development
So, what’s the l__?
(= the most recent news)
So, what’s the latest?
A __ __ __ me you’ve been interviewing for a new job.
A little bird told me you’ve been interviewing for a new job.
humorous
used to indicate that the speaker knows something but chooses to keep the identity of their informant secret.
a little bird told me it was your birthday
Rumour __ __ that the neighbors are moving next month.
(= people are saying)
Rumour has it that the neighbors are moving next month.
Synonym: word has it
The __ on the __ is that the company will be announcing layoffs next week.
(= information or rumor circulating informally)
layoffs - сокращения
The word on the street is that the company will be announcing layoffs next week.
I heard __ the __ that they fired him – is that true?
(= indirectly or unofficially, through rumours or gossips)
I heard through the grapevine that they fired him – is that true?
[difference]
spill the tea vs spill the beans
“Spill the tea” and “spill the beans” are closely related idioms that mean “reveal secret information.” However, “spill the tea” is more closely related to “gossip,” whereas “spill the beans” is often used when someone unintentionally or prematurely discloses private information.
She made the mistake of __ the tea __ her sister’s love life.
She made the mistake of spilling the tea on her sister’s love life.
I learned some __ __ at the party last night
(= a really interesting piece of gossip; the latest rumor)
I learned some hot goss at the party last night.
Short for “hot gossip”
It is one thing to suspect the truth, however, and quite another to hear it from __ __ m__?
(= from someone who has personal knowledge or directly from the original source)
It is one thing to suspect the truth, however, and quite another to hear it from the horse’s mouth.
The group chat is blowing up with some __ news about the wedding.
(= especially interesting, scandalous, or dramatic)
The group chat is blowing up with some juicy news about the wedding.
juicy news/details
I heard someone’s been dishing __ __ __ the mayor. What’s the latest?
(= reveal or gossip about someone’s private or embarrassing information)
I heard someone’s been dishing the dirt on the mayor. What’s the latest?
I was going to keep it quiet, but a b__ at the office spilled everything.
(= person who talks too much and can’t keep secrets)
I was going to keep it quiet, but a blabbermouth at the office spilled everything.
/ˈblæbəmaʊθ/
informal, disapproving
She is such a __, always asking personal questions.
(= someone who’s too interested in other people’s private lives and affairs)
She is such a busybody, always asking personal questions.
disapproving
He’s an interfering old busybody!
Some people blow him off or complain that he’s an overstepping busybody!
Those false accusations could seriously __ his reputation in the industry.
(= damage or spoil someone’s reputation, image, or record)
Those false accusations could seriously tarnish his reputation in the industry.
One mistake shouldn’t __ everything he’s accomplished.
(= damage or spoil someone’s reputation, image, or record)
One mistake shouldn’t tarnish everything he’s accomplished.
We’re keeping the birthday plan __ __ until the big day.
(= kept secret, hidden, or not yet revealed to the public)
We’re keeping the birthday plan under wraps until the big day.
What’s __ l__ with your brother’s job search?
(casual way of asking for the most recent news, update, or gossip)
What’s the latest with your brother’s job search?
or: What’s the latest on you and the niece?
We can’t make a decision based on h__ and guesswork.
(= things that you have heard from another person but do not (definitely) know to be true)
We can’t make a decision based on hearsay and guesswork.
hearsay evidence
