word of mouth

This is acting in every sense of the word—bringing an unevolved animal to life and making it utterly believable.

She vowed to repay the money—no official word, however, on whether she ever did that.

And of course, Rod, being Rod, goes for it a hundred percent; his mouth drops open and he says, ‘What?’

But news of the classes is spread mainly by word of mouth, and participants bring along their friends and families.

Still other people have moved away from the word “diet” altogether.

Not a word now,” cried Longcluse harshly, extending his hand quickly towards him; “I may do that which can't be undone.

Every word that now fell from the agitated Empress was balm to the affrighted nerves of her daughter.

When we were mounted Mac leaned over and muttered an admonitory word for Piegan's ear alone.

Aristide washed and powdered Jean himself, the landlord lounging by, pipe in mouth, administering suggestions.

Sol got up, slowly; took a backward step into the yard; filled his lungs, opened his mouth, made his eyes round.