The cops are onto your little game here. Fig.
having found something useful or promising; on the verge of discovering something. (*Typically: be \onto something; get \onto something.) •I think we are really onto something this time.
•I am onto a new discovery.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
onto something — found some important information Nick looks very confident. I think he s onto something … English idioms
be onto something — phrase to have information that will help to you make an important discovery I think you could be onto something here. Thesaurus: to know something or someonesynonym Main entry: onto * * * informal have an idea or information that is likely to… … Useful english dictionary
hold onto something — hold onto (something) to continue to keep something. She might be better off holding onto her old computer for a year or two. The way to prevent fear from becoming panic is to hold onto your good sense. The team held on to first place with a 4–3… … New idioms dictionary
(be) onto something — be ˈonto sth derived to know about sth or be in a situation that could lead to a good result for you • Scientists believe they are onto something big. • She s onto a good thing with that new job. Main entry: ↑ontoderived … Useful english dictionary
be onto something — to have information that will help to you make an important discovery I think you could be onto something here … English dictionary
onto — W2S1 also on to [ ɔntə before vowels ɔntu $ a:n , o:n ] prep 1.) used to say that someone or something moves to a position on a surface, area, or object ▪ She watched him walk onto the platform. ▪ Don t jump onto (=into) the bus while it s moving … Dictionary of contemporary English
latch onto something — 1. in. to obtain something. □ I have to latch onto a hundred bucks by Friday night. □ I latched onto a good book about repairing plumbing. 2. tv. to begin to understand something. □ When Fred finally latched onto the principles of algebra, he… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
latch onto something — latch onto (someone/something) to become closely connected to someone or something. I knew she would be perfect in the film, so I latched onto her like a magnet. More and more countries latched onto computer technology as an important tool for… … New idioms dictionary
(a) window onto something — a window on/onto/into/something phrase something that shows you what something else is really like Is the play an accurate window on the world? This traditional art form provides a fascinating window into another culture. Thesaurus: signs of how… … Useful english dictionary
build something onto something — ˌbuild sthˈon | ˌbuild sth ˈonto sth derived to add sth (for example, an extra room) to an existing structure by building • They ve built an extension on. • The new wing was built onto the hospital last year. Main entry: ↑build … Useful english dictionary
crowd something onto something — ˌcrowd sb/sth ˈinto/ˈonto sth | ˌcrowd sb/sth ˈin derived to put many people or things into a small space • Guests were crowded into the few remaining rooms. • They crowd people onto the trains. Main entry: ↑crowdderived … Useful english dictionary
