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Hot off the press Meaning in English

expression

ˈhɑt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɹɛs
HAWT awf thuh PRES
hˈɒt/ /ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /pɹˈɛs
HOT off thuh PRES

Definition

Something that has just been printed or published; often used to describe news, information, or updates that are brand new or just released.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily informal and often used with news or announcements. Can literally refer to freshly printed newspapers, but more often is used figuratively for any new information. Common collocations are 'news hot off the press' or 'a report hot off the press.' Not used for physical objects other than printed materials.

Example Sentences

This story is hot off the press.

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The results are hot off the press.

basic

Read this article, it's hot off the press.

basic

I've got some news that's hot off the press—our team won!

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Here's the weather update, hot off the press.

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That rumor is hot off the press—no one else knows yet.

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