leave word with . leave word with {v. phr.} To leave a message. Hank left word with his secretary where he could be reached by phone while he was away from his office. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: L Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment