home in on something

home in on something
home in (on (something)) 1. to aim for and move directly toward something.

When he questioned the witness, the lawyer homed in on him like a laser.

The missile homed in on the ship.

2. to aim your attention toward something.

The report homed in on the faulty wiring that might have caused the fire.


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