Examples of 'be onto something' in a sentence

Meaning of "be onto something"

This phrase means to have discovered or identified something important or valuable, often in the context of an idea or theory. It suggests that the person has significant insights or clues that could lead to a breakthrough
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  • To have gained an insight that could lead to future success.

How to use "be onto something" in a sentence

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be onto something
They will be onto something else in a week.
I think this fellow may be onto something.
We might be onto something with this radio.
You guys just might be onto something.
Lex may be onto something with this one.
The big man might be onto something.
I might be onto something about that systemic bullying.
I think you might be onto something here.
I may be onto something that the general would be very interested to know.
The voters appear to be onto something important.
We may be onto something that might put an end to Zerstoerer.
I think you could be onto something there.
We may be onto something that might put an end to Zerstörer.
I think you could be onto something here.
I was actually thinking that you and Ángel might be onto something.

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I think you may be onto something there.
I put this one to the test and I think they might be onto something.
But we might be onto something even better.
I think you might actually be onto something.
We could be onto something big here.
We think her son might be onto something.
You may be onto something there.
I would say you might be onto something.
We may be onto something here.
I think captain peacock may be onto something.
You could be onto something there.
This unkempt youngster just might be onto something.
I think we might be onto something with the bleach.
Research suggests they may all be onto something.
You might be onto something here.
I am worried that he might be onto something.
We may really be onto something with this guy.
And it looks like our babysitter might be onto something.
But we could be onto something here.
Our friend from the donut shop might be onto something.
I think you might be onto something about my leg.
We did not think so at first, but we might be onto something.
I thought he might be onto something really big.
Despite the complexity of your words, you might be onto something.
I think we may be onto something here.
But if you were to give me some names, then we could be onto something.
Flintstone might be onto something here.
If you have the ability to control the future, you might be onto something.
But you may be onto something.
If it had not happened four hours after sundown, you might be onto something.
These guys may be onto something.
And with it 's original and unsweetened versions, the company may be onto something.
You guys may be onto something.
I do not like these dorks any more than you do, but they might be onto something.
But she might be onto something.

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