"be onto something" meaning in All languages combined

See be onto something on Wiktionary

Verb [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|verb}} be onto something
  1. To have gained an insight that could lead to future success. Translations (to have gained an insight that could lead to future success): auf einer heißen Spur sein (German)
    Sense id: en-be_onto_something-en-verb-BuScjzuH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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