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Verb get a line has 1 sense
- learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line, discover, see - 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"
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
=> Somebody ----s PP
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Get a Line
Description:
Get a Line is an idiomatic expression meaning to have a cigarette or smoke a tobacco product. It can also refer to receiving a phone call or establishing communication with someone.
Examples:
As an expression to smoke:
- Sense: To smoke a cigarette or tobacco product
- Usage:
- Example 1: After a long day at work, John stepped outside to get a line and relax.
- Example 2: Do you mind if I join you to get a line? I need a break from this intense meeting.
As an expression to receive a phone call or establish communication:
- Sense: To receive a phone call or establish communication with someone
- Usage:
- Example 1: She said she will get a line to her friend and pass along the message.
- Example 2: The company's customer service is excellent; whenever I have an issue, I can get a line to their support team within seconds.
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