hot on
The phrase "hot on" is versatile in informal contexts, often describing enthusiasm, pursuit, or strictness.
Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Enthusiastically interested in or passionate about something.
Example
- She's hot on environmental issues and always volunteers for clean-up drives.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Actively pursuing or closely following someone or something.
Example
- The detective is hot on the trail of the suspect.
C1British English
(informal, idiomatic)Very strict or demanding about something.
Example
- The manager is hot on punctuality and expects everyone to be on time.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hot on":
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