have a line on something

have a line on something
have a line on (someone/something) get a line on (someone/something) - to get special information that will help you find someone or do something.

She talked like she has a line on what it will take to win.


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  • have a line on someone — have a line on (someone/something) get a line on (someone/something) to get special information that will help you find someone or do something. She talked like she has a line on what it will take to win …   New idioms dictionary

  • have a line on — (someone/something) get a line on (someone/something) to get special information that will help you find someone or do something. She talked like she has a line on what it will take to win …   New idioms dictionary

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  • get/have a line on — US informal : to get or have information about (someone or something that you are trying to find) Have the police managed to get a line on any of the suspects? She says she has a line on a new car. • • • Main Entry: ↑line …   Useful english dictionary

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