hear (something) through the grapevine

成語所屬單字grapevine

hear (something) through the grapevine — 慣用語

1. to learn about news or information informally through word of mouth rather than

1.慣用語
釋義

從非正式管道聽說;從小道消息得知

to learn about news or information informally through word of mouth rather than through an official announcement

例句

Asher heard through the grapevine that Ms. Okonkwo was retiring at the end of the year.

The teachers heard through the grapevine that a new principal would be appointed in the summer.