Get A Line (Verb)
Meaning
Get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- I got a line that the company is facing financial difficulties, and layoffs are likely to happen soon.
- It wasn't until we met his parents that we got a line on how he grew up.
- During the investigation, detectives got a line on the suspect's true identity.
- In casual conversation, I got a line that she has been secretly taking art classes.
- Getting a line on the company's future plans was the main objective of the analysts during the meeting.