Be onto

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Suspicion Alert

Used when someone suspects another's intentions or actions are secretive.

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I'm onto you; no sneaking extra cookies!

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Discovery Highlight

Emphasizes realizing or uncovering something hidden or unexpected.

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She's definitely onto something with her new research.

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Informed Insight

Indicates having insider or advanced knowledge about a situation.

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The journalist is onto the scandal before it hits the news.

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