a hot line

hotline

1. A telecommunications link, especially a telephone line, that provides fast, direct access to a source of information, confidential assistance, or emergency aid. We've set up a hotline for any potential witnesses to come forward with information about the incident.

2. A direct and immediate line of communication between the heads of different governments, used especially for or during an international crisis. The hotline between the U.S. and Canada has been in constant use after the terrorist attack at the border of the two countries.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a ˈhot line (to somebody)

a special telephone line to an important person, such as a president, etc. which is used in emergencies: The President of the United States spoke on the hot line with the Prime Minister about the crisis.

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释义	a hot line hotline 1. A telecommunications link, especially a telephone line, that provides fast, direct access to a source of information, confidential assistance, or emergency aid. We've set up a hotline for any potential witnesses to come forward with information about the incident. 2. A direct and immediate line of communication between the heads of different governments, used especially for or during an international crisis. The hotline between the U.S. and Canada has been in constant use after the terrorist attack at the border of the two countries. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a ˈhot line (to somebody) a special telephone line to an important person, such as a president, etc. which is used in emergencies: The President of the United States spoke on the hot line with the Prime Minister about the crisis. See also: hot, line Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: hot line hotline a helping hand Can you keep a secret? Could you keep a secret? swift and sure outed link farm bird of (one's) own brain link up
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