idioms using “word”

A dirty word

Something someone disapproves of strongly

“To my workaholic boss, “holiday” is a dirty word.”

From the word go

From the very beginning

“Tanaka-san has been involved in the project from the word go.”

Can’t get in a word edgewise

To not be able to speak because someone else is talking too much

“Morita-san said he couldn’t get a word in edgewise at the sales meeting.”

The last word

The final say or final decision

“We can try to influence the decision, but the CEO has the last word.”

Famous last words

A statement that is likely to be proven wrong

“The software program will be finished by June 1st” said the programmer. “Famous last words” said the supervisor.”