be on to a good thing
be on to a good thing
To be in a favorable job, position, or situation that has the potential to become very advantageous, lucrative, useful, etc., in the future. A: "Because I can work from home, I can look after the kids when my wife goes to work." B: "Wow, you're really on to a good thing here! Your new boyfriend seems really sweet—I think you two are on to a good thing.
See also: good, on, thing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be on to a good thing
have found a job or other situation that is pleasant, profitable, or easy. informalSee also: good, on, thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
be onto a good ˈthing
be in a position or situation which brings you a lot of benefits: They’ve offered her a company car and a huge salary. She’s onto a good thing there.See also: good, thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be onto a good thing
- on to a good thing
- onto a good thing
- to the good
- to windward
- to windward of
- to windward of (something)
- windward
- place in the sun
- a place in the sun