rumour has it

Phrase

According to rumour or gossip.

Japanese Meaning

噂によれば / 吾輩が聞いたところによると

Rumour has it that the small family-run bakery on the corner will finally reopen under new owners.

噂によると、角にある小さな家族経営のパン屋はついに新しい経営者のもとで再開するらしい。

Sense（1）

According to rumour or gossip.

Rumour has it Joe is looking for a new job.

rumour had it

（ past ）