hot on
idiom
informal
: strongly favoring or liking (something)
The company president is very hot on the idea of developing new products.
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The Giants sent a lot of money to shortstop Willy Adames, but they're still rumored to be hot on Burnes' tail.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Even though the estimate for Sonic 3 is below its previous installments Sonic the Hedgehog ($58M) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ($72.1M), tracking is hot on this threequel.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
These picks are currently hot on TikTok and are sure to be a big hit with teens of all ages and interests.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
And no wonder, with the 21-year-old involved in yet another goal for Utrecht as the team hot on PSV’s heels won again on Sunday.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Even though the estimate for Sonic 3 is below its previous installments Sonic the Hedgehog ($58M) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ($72.1M), tracking is hot on this threequel.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
These picks are currently hot on TikTok and are sure to be a big hit with teens of all ages and interests.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
And no wonder, with the 21-year-old involved in yet another goal for Utrecht as the team hot on PSV’s heels won again on Sunday.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Hot on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20on. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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