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表达 “on to something” 听起来简短，但它其实可以用来表达 “有了一个很有道理的新想法”，或是 “发现了一条非常有价值的线索”。听节目，跟主持人菲菲和 Becca 一起学习这个表达的用法，以及它和 “into something” 之间的区别。

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Feifei
Hello and welcome to Authentic Real English, where we explain phrases and expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too. I'm Feifei.

Becca
And I'm Becca.

Feifei
You look very excited. What's going on?

Becca
Well, I think I've finally figured out how to improve my video edits. I might be on to something!

Feifei
Ooh, that's interesting. But what do you mean by 'on to something'?

Becca
If you're on to something, it means you think you've discovered an important idea, or clue about it. Maybe you noticed something that other people haven't noticed yet.

Feifei
I see. So, for example, if detectives find a new clue, they might say, 'We're on to something.' And it's usually a positive expression?

Becca
Yes. It suggests progress or a good idea. Maybe not a complete answer yet, but you're moving in the right direction.

Feifei
OK. Let's hear some more examples of this expression 'on to something'.

Examples
Ah, so you think it's the foxes that are eating the rubbish? I think you're on to something.

I hadn't thought of doing it like that. But you know what? I think you're on to something.

She's tried putting rhubarb in the tart. Everyone else thinks it's a weird idea, but I think she's on to something.

Feifei
你正在收听的是 BBC 英语教学制作的 “地道英语” 节目。在本期节目中，我们正在学习表达 “on to something” 的用法。如果我们对一个人说 “I think you are on to something”，意思就是 “我认为你的想法很有道理”；同时，它也可以用来形容 “你顺藤摸瓜，有了一个非常重要的新发现”。

Becca, what else do we need to know about 'on to something'?

Becca
Don't confuse 'on to something' with 'into something' because they mean very different things. If you're 'into something', it usually means you enjoy it or are interested in it.

Feifei
是的，大家注意别把 “on to something” 和 “into something” 搞混了。如果你 “into something”，通常是指你 “非常喜欢或对某事物很感兴趣”。

Becca
I think we're on to something with this programme.

Feifei
We are. And join us next time to learn more English phrases and expressions. Goodbye!

Becca
Bye!