Meaning of "hot off"

[dina]

Test No. incompl/inter-18 "Hot and Cold", question 1

I've just received his latest detective novel from the publisher so it's what you might call hot ......... the press.

(a) by
(b) from
(c) with
(d) off

Test No. incompl/inter-18 "Hot and Cold", answer 1

I've just received his latest detective novel from the publisher so it's what you might call hot off the press.

Correct answer: (d) off

Your answer was: incorrect
I've just received his latest detective novel from the publisher so it's what you might call hot from the press.
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Hi,

could you explain the meaning of hot off

thanks

[Alan]

Set expression.
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[Strawberry]

[Alan]

Hi Strawberry,

Hot often means new or fresh as in hot news which means the latest news. In the sentence you quoted hot off the press it means that this is the latest most recent book that has just been printed - literally it has just come off the printing machine.

Hope this helps

Alan
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