hot on
idiom
informal
: strongly favoring or liking (something)
The company president is very hot on the idea of developing new products.
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Nonetheless, Stellantis' top brass is hot on the car.
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Before its win over Texas, the Aggies were hot on streak winning three games before falling to Tennessee in overtime.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The win followed hot on the heels of its triumph at the European Film Awards in Berlin on Saturday evening, where it was feted with Best European Animated Feature Film.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
The biggest difference is that the Rams play hot on offense to open games, while the Bears close out games strong.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Before its win over Texas, the Aggies were hot on streak winning three games before falling to Tennessee in overtime.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The win followed hot on the heels of its triumph at the European Film Awards in Berlin on Saturday evening, where it was feted with Best European Animated Feature Film.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
The biggest difference is that the Rams play hot on offense to open games, while the Bears close out games strong.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Hot on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20on. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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