mod. having found something that is to one's advantage, such as something easy, profitable, inexpensive, etc. : I think that Bill got onto a good thing when he opened his own store.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition. Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Onto a good thingis always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.