English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "no but we're closing in on him" Mean?
Learn what "no but we're closing in on him" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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No, but we're closing in on him.
It means they are getting closer to locating or catching him.
From Under Her Control, Episode 54
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they are getting closer to finding him.
Usage Scenario
Use this in serious situations like a search, investigation, or pursuit. It sounds natural in crime or action contexts, but not in casual everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
We're closing in on him.
2
We're getting closer to him.
3
We're almost on him.
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