on the case
Actively working on somethingActively working on something.
» Tom wouldn't comment on the case.
Meaning
1 senses(informal)Actively working on something.
Near-synonym: on the job
Examples
51 sentencesTom wouldn't comment on the case.
I've given up on that case.
Tom refused to comment on the case.
I can't comment on an ongoing case.
Tom got on my case for not doing that.
Origin
From the idea of a detective trying to solve a crime or mystery.From the idea of a detective trying to solve a crime or mystery.
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