Get the latest on meaning in English
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Definition
to get the latest on (an issue): to get, to receive, to find out an update or the most recent news about (an issue)
Examples
- "I'm calling to get the latest on our movie."
Exercise 1
"Aren't you supposed to be on set right now?"
The "set" refers to the of a film production.
"I'm calling to get the latest on our movie."
To "get the latest (on/about something)" is to have the most news.
The "set" refers to the of a film production.
"I'm calling to get the latest on our movie."
To "get the latest (on/about something)" is to have the most news.
"Aren't you supposed to be on set right now?"
The "set" refers to the location 1 of a film production.
"I'm calling to get the latest on our movie."
To "get the latest (on/about something)" is to have the most recent 2 news.
The "set" refers to the location 1 of a film production.
"I'm calling to get the latest on our movie."
To "get the latest (on/about something)" is to have the most recent 2 news.
1 location: This is correct. The "set" is a place used for films, plays or television productions where the scenery or stage furniture is located. To be "on set" is a term that is used in the movie industry to refer to being on a film "stage". When Bruno says "Aren't you supposed to be on set right now?", he thinks that Herbert should be shooting his film.
1 beginning: This is an incorrect choice. "Set" and "beginning" do not sure share the same meaning.
1 cancellation: This is an incorrect choice. A "set" (of a film) does not share the same meaning with "cancellation". Although Herbert's film has been "cancelled" or "annulled", this is not what Bruno is referring to.
1 budget: This is an incorrect choice. "Set" and "budget" do not sure share the same meaning.
2 recent: This is correct. "To get the latest (about/on something)" is to obtain the most recent news or developments. Bruno says "I'm calling to get the latest on our movie", indicating that he is calling to find out what has happened recently with regard to the film that Herbert is making.
2 scandalous: This is an incorrect choice. The "latest" does not refer to the most scandalous news.
2 interesting : This is an incorrect choice. The "latest" does not refer to the most interesting news.
2 accurate: This is an incorrect choice. The "latest" does not refer to the most accurate news.
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