was on to

A form of be on to — To figure out; to realize the truth.

Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of be on to
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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “was on to,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/was%20on%20to.

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