laser in on

verb

To focus on (something) to the exclusion of other factors, components, etc.

“You lasered in on one of your opponent's arguments, but they made many other points you ignored.”

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Meanings

verblaser in on (third-person singular simple present lasers in on, present participle lasering in on, simple past and past participle lasered in on)

present singular third person lasers in on · participle present lasering in on · participle past lasered in on · past lasered in on

  1. transitiveTo focus on (something) to the exclusion of other factors, components, etc.

    You lasered in on one of your opponent's arguments, but they made many other points you ignored.

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