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rumor mill

[/ˈruːmər mɪl/]
nounpl: rumor mills
fábrica de boatos
1. A place, situation, or group of people where rumors and unverified information are constantly generated and spread
The rumor mill has been working overtime since the CEO announced his resignation.
A fábrica de boatos tem funcionado sem parar desde que o CEO anunciou sua renúncia.
2. The process or activity of spreading unconfirmed stories and gossip
Don't believe everything you hear from the rumor mill at work.
Não acredite em tudo que você ouve da fábrica de boatos no trabalho.
NYC Slang
the grapevine
Synonyms
gossip millgrapevinetalk millgossip chain
Antonyms
verified informationfactofficial statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fábrica de boatos
Most common and widely understood
General Brazilian
moenda de fofocas
Alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
fábrica de boatos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
roda de mexericos
More informal, regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

go through the grapevine
spread like wildfire
word on the street
a little bird told me
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