rumour mill
noun/ˈruːmə mɪl/
/ˈruːmər mɪl/
(US English rumor mill)
- used to refer to the process by which rumours and gossip are started and spread among a group of people
- The rumour mill has been churning out (= producing) reports that they're getting a divorce.
- According to the rumour mill, Jennifer Lawrence will play the leading role in the film.
- Rumour mills are already speculating on the tech company's next move.
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