Get a line on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

GET uh LYN on

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪn/ /ˈɒn

get EY lyne ON

Definition

To find out information about someone or something, especially using unofficial sources or hints.

Usage & Nuances

Informal/colloquial phrase, mostly used in American English. Common with 'on someone' or 'on something'. Suggests getting inside knowledge or tips, often before others know.

• Spanish: obtener información sobre - enterarse de
• Portuguese (BR): descobrir informações sobre - ter uma pista de
• Portuguese (PT): descobrir informações sobre - ter uma pista de
• Chinese (Simplified): 获得线索 (关于) - 得到消息 (关于)
• Chinese (Traditional): 獲得線索 (關於) - 得到消息 (關於)
• Hindi: जानकारी हासिल करना (के बारे में)
• Arabic: الحصول على معلومات عن - معرفة خيوط حول
• Bengali: খোঁজ পাওয়া - গোপন তথ্য জানা
• Russian: навести справки - получить информацию (неофициально)
• Japanese: 情報をつかむ - 内情を探る
• Vietnamese: tìm hiểu thông tin - nắm được thông tin bên trong
• Korean: 정보를 알아내다 - 내부 정보를 얻다
• Turkish: bilgi edinmek - gizli bilgi almak
• Urdu: خبر لگانا - غیر رسمی معلومات حاصل کرنا
• Indonesian: mendapat informasi - dapat bocoran

Example Sentences

I want to get a line on that new restaurant before we go.

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He tried to get a line on the best price for a car.

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Detectives need to get a line on the suspect's location.

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Let me know if you get a line on any job openings.

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She managed to get a line on a great apartment before anyone else did.

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If you want to buy rare sneakers, you need to get a line on them early.

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