After the company's new policy was decided, the manager told the team, "Please ___________ about the changes to all our clients immediately.
spread the word
I need help moving this furniture. I can be there immediately if you ___________," her brother offered.
just say the word
"I promise I'll have your car fixed by Tuesday," the mechanic said. "I ___________."
give you my word
______________, the trip was a disaster.
In a word
A true friend is someone who always ___________, meaning they do what they promise.
keeps their word
"Are you saying that I was lazy?" "No! Don't ___________; I simply asked if you had enough time to finish the task."
put words in my mouth
He implied that he was unhappy with the decision, but he didn't criticize the boss. Well, ___________.
not in so many words
When she sees the Grand Canyon for the first time, I'm sure she will say "Wow, ___________; it's absolutely breathtaking."
words fail me
The witness testified that the suspect shouted something like "I'm going to get you," or
words to that effect
The weather forecast man sounded a little strange, but I decided to ___________ and brought an umbrella just in case.
take his words for it
