rumor has it
Man munkelt, der Premierminister sei ernsthaft krank.
There are rumors that the Prime Minister is seriously ill.
Man munkelt, er war sehr reich.
Rumor has it he was very rich.
Man munkelt, Maria rauche heimlich.
Rumor has it that Maria smokes secretly.
Man munkelt, der Weihnachtsmann komme aus Rußland.
Rumor has it that Santa Claus comes from Russia.