go\ the\ rounds

go\ the\ rounds
v. phr.
To pass or be told from one person to another; spread among many people.

There is a rumor going the rounds that Mr. Norton will be the new superintendent.

The story about Mr. Cox's falling into the lake is making the rounds.

Syn.: go around

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