get word vs get a line

get word and get a line both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
get word	No	No	Yes	No
get a line	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, get word and get a line are synonyms defined as:

get word and get a line: get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

Other synonyms of get word include discover, find out, get wind, hear, learn, pick up, see.

get word (verb)	get a line (verb)
get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally	get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally