get abroad

Definition
  1. Verb (intransitive):
    • To become widely known or circulated: "get abroad" means for news, information, or a rumor to spread and become known to many people in different places.
    • To be published or made public: It can also refer to a secret or story being revealed or disseminated.
Usage Examples
  • (The information about the scandal spread widely.)
  • (If the secret becomes public knowledge.)
  • (The rumor circulated before the formal statement.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to get a story abroad": to cause a piece of news or a narrative to spread.

    • The journalist worked hard to get the story abroad. (The journalist ensured the story was widely distributed.)

  • "to get word abroad": to make certain information known or disseminated.

    • They managed to get word abroad about the charity event. (They successfully spread information about the charity event.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Get about (phrasal verb): similar in meaning, often used for news or rumors spreading.

    • Word got about that the company was closing. (The news circulated that the company was closing.)

  • Get around (phrasal verb): also means for information to spread, but can also refer to physical movement.

    • The story got around the office quickly. (The story spread through the office.)
Synonyms
  • Circulate: to pass from person to person or place to place.
    • The rumor began to circulate among the students. (The rumor started to spread.)
  • Spread: to become widely distributed or known.
    • The news spread like wildfire. (The news spread very quickly.)
  • Leak: to become known unintentionally or secretly.
    • The details of the plan leaked to the press. (The plan's details were revealed.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • Get out: similar to "get abroad", meaning for information to become known.
    • The truth will get out eventually. (The truth will be revealed sooner or later.)
Related Idioms

  • Get wind of something: to hear about or learn of something, especially a secret.

    • The press got wind of the merger. (The press learned about the merger secretly.)

  • Make the rounds: to be passed from person to person, often referring to news or gossip.

    • The joke made the rounds at the party. (The joke was told to many people at the party.)