by word of mouth
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see word of mouth.
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Orally, by one person telling another, as in They don't advertise; they get all their customers by word of mouth. [Mid-1500s]
Example Sentences
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The Prison Governors Association has said a surge in applications from west Africa appears to have been fuelled by word of mouth and jobs being promoted online by the expat Nigerian community.
From BBC
The first-generation underground churches of a half-century ago met in houses and undisclosed alleyway rooms, gathering by word of mouth.
Produced for $40 and promoted by word of mouth, the cover image was of Lehrer in hell playing piano as the devil.
From Los Angeles Times
Advertisements for his services seem to spread by word of mouth.
From BBC
Despite the loss, Andres Salazar’s clients have stepped in to help by advertising his situation on social media and by word of mouth.
From Los Angeles Times
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