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hot off the press
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(of a paper, particularly a newspaper) recently printed
Idiom
InformalWhat 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.
Example
The breaking news article was hot off the press, providing readers with the most recent updates on the situation.
Grab a copy of the newspaper while it's still hot off the press to stay informed about the latest events.
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(of a piece of information or news) recently received
Example
I've got the hot-off-the-press details of the new product launch.
The breaking news is hot off the press, so we'll provide updates as we get more information.
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