zero in on
The phrase "zero in on" means to direct one's attention or focus towards something specific, usually to concentrate on finding or solving it. It implies a concentrated effort to pinpoint or reach a specific target, goal, or solution.
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An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Does that sound fun? It can be!
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