How to Pronounce "get a line on"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GET uh LYN on
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪn/ /ˈɒn
get EY lyne ON
Definition
To find out information about someone or something, especially using unofficial sources or hints.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET uh LYN on
UK
get EY lyne ON
Listen in Context
I want to get a line on that new restaurant before we go.
He tried to get a line on the best price for a car.
Detectives need to get a line on the suspect's location.
Let me know if you get a line on any job openings.