Word is that he asked the publisher

Saneta · #1 (permalink) Mon Jul 04, 2011 14:26 pm *Word is that he asked the publisher*

From TOEIC listening part III, set 3, exercise 5
Word is that he asked the publisher...
Please explain in bold above.Thank you:)

Our Tort System · #2 (permalink) Mon Jul 04, 2011 15:51 pm *Word is that he asked the publisher*

Word is that = rumors are that

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/word - look under definition 8.b
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Beeesneees · #3 (permalink) Mon Jul 04, 2011 20:53 pm *Word is that he asked the publisher*

I would say 'the information that we have is that...'
It isn't limited to rumour.
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