Knowledge & Wisdom - Gossip & News

used to suggest that negative information or gossip tends to spread quickly, emphasizing the idea that people are often more interested in hearing and sharing bad news than good news

used to imply that negative or distressing information tends to spread quickly, and that people are often more eager to share or spread negative news than positive news

used to suggest that in the absence of any information, one can assume that everything is going well or according to plan

used to suggest that even if the details of a particular story or rumor are not entirely accurate, there is usually some underlying truth or basis for the rumor

used to imply that people who engage in gossip are often prone to lying or spreading false information

used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences

used to suggest that stories or rumors tend to become more exaggerated or distorted as they are passed on, and so one should take steps to verify information before accepting it as true