Question 1

What does "hone in" mean?

Accepted Answer

To direct one's attention or efforts precisely toward a specific target or issue (variant of 'home in on')

Question 2

How do you use "hone in" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The therapist helped him hone in on the root cause of his anxiety.

Question 3

Is "hone in" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"hone in" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Usage note: Many style guides and prescriptive grammarians consider 'hone in' to be a mistake for 'home in'. However, it is now so widespread in both American and British English that Merriam-Webster and others accept it. ESL learners should be aware of the controversy and may prefer 'home in' in formal writing.

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