it was said
Es hieß, dass diese Dame Schauspielerin sei.
It was said that this lady was an actress.
Es hieß, es gäbe Alkohol umsonst.
They said there would be free alcohol.
— Alles eine Frage der Zeit (2013)
Es hieß, die schicken die Kündigung.
The word was that they would send the notice of termination.
— Montags in der Sonne (2002)
Es hieß, Tom würde vielleicht irgendwann diese Woche abreisen.
It was said that Tom might leave sometime this week.