hear something through the grapevine
Meaning: To hear a rumor that may or may not be true.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The expression suggests that a grapevine, long, tangled and indirect, can act as a means of communication, but the message is not direct and may be distorted or untrue.
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