How to Pronounce "onto a good thing"
expression
ON-too uh GUUD THING
ON-tuh uh GUUD THING
Definition
If you are 'onto a good thing', you have found or discovered an opportunity, situation, or advantage that will benefit you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈθɪŋ
British English
ˈɒntʊ/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /θˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-too uh GUUD THING
UK
ON-tuh uh GUUD THING
Listen in Context
She knows she's onto a good thing with this new job.
I think we're onto a good thing with this idea.
If you find yourself onto a good thing, don't let it go.
Ever since Tom started dating Lisa, he's clearly onto a good thing.