be on the track of
Example Sentences
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"But a big surprise is always a clue you might be on the track of something."
From Time Magazine Archive
The humane society will soon be on the track of the enemy.
From Peck's Sunshine Being a Collection of Articles Written for Peck's Sun, Milwaukee, Wis. - 1882 by Peck, George W. (George Wilbur)
Hope to be on the track of TOM TIDDLER's ground very soon.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, July 18, 1891 by Various
To be on the track of hobgoblin tales—nothing could be more attractive.
From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor
Cinders was obviously exploring on his own account, and believed himself to be on the track of some quarry.
From The Rocks of Valpre by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)
