give the word

Idioms  

1. Also, say the word. Give an order, tell or show when something is to be done, as in If you want us to move out, just give the word, or When you want the car, just say the word. The first expression, dating from about 1400, originally alluded to uttering a password in response to a sentinel's challenge. The second is even older, appearing in an early translation of the biblical books of Genesis and Exodus: “And God said the word to Abraham.”

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Example Sentences

"In moments like this there is always a solution in democracy, without drama or fears ... to give the word back to the people," Rebelo de Sousa said in a televised address.

From Reuters

“Let’s use these weeks to give the word back to the people and we’ll have five years of a serious and legitimate parliament and government not chosen in palaces but chosen by Italians,” Salvini said Monday.

From Seattle Times

“Let’s use these weeks to give the word back to the people and we’ll have five years of a serious and legitimate parliament and government not chosen in palaces but chosen by Italians,” Salvini said in a video statement Monday.

From Washington Times

“Oh, you want to do it so bad! . . . Just like that man kneeling on his neck! . . . You saw the joy in his eye! . . . You saw the life leaving that man’s body! . . . As soon as they give the word, you’re going to be happy to beat the s--- out of us! . . . Get that stress out! . . . I know it’s been a long day! . . . Been a long day for all of us!”

From Washington Post

“A’ight. I got you, just give the word.”

From Literature

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