hot on

Idioms

Also, hot for . Enthusiastic about, as in She's really hot on golf , or He's hot for another skiing vacation . This seemingly modern slangy usage was first recorded in 1667. Also see make it hot for .
Also, hot at . Very good, impressive, as in He's hot at anything involving numbers . This expression, first recorded in 1573, is frequently used in the negative, as in I'm not so hot at new computer programs .

Example Sentences

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A first loss of the campaign for Man City, coming hot on the heels of Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Newcastle in the Premier League, leaves the 2023 winners on 10 points.

From Barron's

“Alaska has been hot” on the minds of travelers, said Tanya Carlson, a director of travel trade and international markets with the Alaska Travel Industry Association.

From Seattle Times

Arsenal were forced to settle for one point which could be crucial to their title bid, with Manchester City hot on the Gunners' tail.

From BBC

Hot on the heels of the success of Hogwarts Legacy, Harry Potter fans can now look forward to a standalone game based on wizarding sport Quidditch.

From BBC

Big Macs are also getting more sauce, and white onions are topping patties while they're still hot on the grill, according to a company statement on Monday.

From Reuters

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