hot on the case
Very closely or aggressively investigating something, as of a criminal case. Even though two weeks have gone by without a public update, the police assure us that they remain hot on the case of the kidnapped heir. Someone has been siphoning money from these accounts, but don't worry—I'm hot on the case! Sir, we will recover your stolen goods—our top detective is hot on the case.
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