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get the skinny

 

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Term: Get the Skinny

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To obtain accurate and inside information about something

Sample Sentence: If you want to know all the details about the upcoming event, you should talk to Lisa - she always manages to get the skinny.

Sense 2: To acquire knowledge or understanding about a specific topic

Sample Sentence: John spent hours researching online to get the skinny on the latest technology trends.

Part of Speech: Idiom

Sense 1: To get information on the latest gossip or news

Sample Sentence: I always call my best friend to get the skinny on what's happening in our neighborhood.

Sense 2: To become aware of a secret or hidden information

Sample Sentence: The detective managed to get the skinny on the suspect's alibi, which helped solve the case.

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