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  1. 22-Mar-2011, 20:57 #1
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    Default The word is out

    What is the meaning of the expression in bold?

    "The word is out that if you are looking for ...support you need to see [A name of an organization]."
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    Default Re: The word is out

    It means that everyone knows, everyone has been told. "The cat is out of the bag".
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    Default Re: The word is out

    "The word is out" means that something has become known to the public or to a specific group. "The cat is out of the bag" means that a secret has been revealed.
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