Journalism idiomatic expressions

Question 1

Refers to something that is very fresh or newly printed. In journalism, it often signifies the latest and most up-to-date information

Answer 1

hot off the press

Question 2

Used to describe newly discovered information that is of great importance and is being reported as quickly as possible

Answer 2

breaking news

Question 3

Indicates that the information provided is not for publication. It is shared in confidence and should not be attributed to the source

Answer 3

off the record

Question 4

Historically used when there was a need to stop the printing presses to include a late-breaking story. Today, it’s often used metaphorically to indicate a need to pause or delay
publication for an important update

Answer 4

hold the presses

Question 5

Refers to getting a news story before other media outlets, often an exclusive or significant piece of information

Answer 5

scoop

Question 6

Describes information that is considered important or significant enough to be featured on the front page of a newspaper

Answer 6

front-page news

Question 7

Involves starting a news article with less important information and saving the most important details for later in the story

Answer 7

bury the lead

Question 8

Refers to journalism that is sensationalistic, exaggerated, or biased, often with the goal of attracting attention or readership

Answer 8

yellow journalism

Question 9

Originally from the newspaper industry, it refers to content that appears on the top half of the front page, visible when the newspaper is folded. It’s used metaphorically to describe the most important or attention-grabbing content

Answer 9

above the fold