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Idiom: Bush Telegraph

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A system used by undeveloped societies in remote regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds, word-of-mouth relay, or smoke signals.

A gossip network.

Example Sentences

1
The news spread through the bush telegraph, and soon everyone knew about the upcoming event.
2
In small towns, information often travels fast through the bush telegraph.
3
Despite being in a remote area, the community stayed well-informed thanks to the bush telegraph.
4
The rumor was circulating on the bush telegraph for days before it reached the authorities.
5
Through the bush telegraph, word quickly got out about the new store opening in town.

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