Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-trail-of
phrase
ˈɒn ðə treɪl əv
Definition
Following someone or something, usually as a means to catch or discover them.
Examples
- The detective was on the trail of the missing jewels.
- Researchers are on the trail of a new treatment for the disease.
- As a journalist, she was always on the trail of a good story.
Meaning
The phrase ‘on the trail of’ refers to the act of pursuing or searching for someone or something, often with the intention of uncovering information or apprehending a person.
Synonyms
- pursuing
- following
- tracking
