be hot on the trail
Example Sentences
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All the while the tabloid publication the National Enquirer would be hot on the trail of Edwards, the Youngs, and Rielle.
From Salon ● Feb. 17, 2020
On her dream day, the Brookland resident would be hot on the trail of her favorite president and D.C.’s most famous murderer.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2019
With five catches against the Rams on Sunday, Jason Witten continues to be hot on the trail.
From New York Times ● Oct. 25, 2011
Kentucky added two players, but are believed to still be hot on the trail of Portland recruit Terrence Jones, who verbally committed to Washington.
From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2010
They would not take long to search the lower rooms, and then would be hot on the trail of the man who had fooled them.
From Huntingtower by John Buchan
