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hot off the press
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(of a paper, particularly a newspaper) recently printed
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "hot off the press" and when to use it?
The idiom "hot off the press" originated from the printing industry, specifically newspapers, where it refers to papers that have been recently printed and are still warm from the printing press. The phrase is used to convey the idea of freshness and immediacy, suggesting that the information or content is the most current and has just been made available to the public.
Examples
The morning paper was hot off the press when it arrived at the café.
1.1
(of a piece of information or news) recently received
Examples
This update is hot off the press, so not everyone has seen it yet.
