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get ink

idiom
Meaning

To receive publicity.


Origin

disputed origin

From get, ink. From the sense of ink as "publicity," referring to the ink used for newspapers.

Examples
SIMPLE

That new band gets a lot of ink in the local papers.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician knew that any scandal would get ink, so she avoided the press during the campaign.

COMPLEX

While the author hoped for critical acclaim, she was satisfied that her controversial debut novel managed to get ink in every major literary publication.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bleed red ink

    To suffer from severe net losses.

  2. 02

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  3. 03

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  4. 04

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  5. 05

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

  6. 06

    get a charge out of

    To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.

  7. 07

    get a clue

    To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration

  8. 08

    get a fix

    To obtain something necessary, especially a dose of an addictive drug or anything else compulsively sought after.

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