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on the beam

Fig. exactly right; thinking along the correct lines. That's the right idea. Now you're on the beam! She's not on the beam yet. Explain it to her again.

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on the beam

see under off the beam.

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on the beam

1. mod. homing in on an aviation radio beam. (No longer a major navigational device.) The plane was on the beam and landed safely in the fog.

2. mod. on the right course or track. (From sense 1) That is exactly right. You are right on the beam.

3. and beaming mod. under the effects of marijuana. (Drugs.) Walter is on the beam again. How can he hold a job?

4. mod. smart; clever. That was well done, Tom. You’re on the beam.

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on the beam

1. Following a radio beam. Used of aircraft.

2. On the right track; operating correctly.

See also: beam, on