a little bird told me »
Of information which was gathered from a source not to be overtly exposed.
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a stopped clock is right twice a day »
A normally unreliable person or instrument can occasionally provide correct information, even if only by accident.
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act on »
To act decisively on the basis of information received or deduced.
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big mouth »
The mouth of someone who talks too much, especially by making exaggerated claims or by inappropriately revealing information.
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bill of goods »
A set of misleading or deceptive claims; misinformation.
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blow the whistle »
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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bottom line »
The summary or result; the most important information; the upshot; the net-net.
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cite chapter and verse »
To speak authoritatively, providing detailed factual information.
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clue stick »
A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.
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cook the books »
To manipulate accounting information, esp. illegally, by a corporation.
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dig up dirt »
To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
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draw a blank »
To be unable to produce a required piece of information.
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draw out »
To extract, bring out, as concealed information; elicit; educe.
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drill down »
To examine information at another level or in greater detail; especially in a database, to navigate to a more detailed level or record.
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drop a bomb »
To announce surprising or alarming information suddenly and without warning.
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