on the track of someone or something
- on the track of someone or something
*on the trail of someone or something & *on the track of someone or something
seeking someone or something; about to find someone or something. (*Typically:
be \on the track of someone or something
; get \on the track of someone or something.) •
I'm on the trail of a new can opener that is supposed to be easier to use.
•
I spent all morning on the track of a vendor who can meet our requirements.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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