It’s “on to the next” when using this phrase with phrasal verbs like “move on” or “go on” that mean continue (e.g., “Now, let’s move on to the next topic”).
“Onto the next” would suggest physically moving onto something that is next in a sequence, as “onto” is a preposition that means “on top of” or “upon” (e.g., “Now, jump onto the next platform”).
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It’s “hold on to,” because “hold on to” is a phrasal verb. It means “to keep something” (e.g., “I held on to his letters”) or “to grip tightly” (e.g., “Hold on to the rope!”).
Choosing onto or on to can be confusing. “Onto” is a preposition that means “on top of” or “upon” and must be used with verbs that express movement (e.g., “Climb onto the rock”).
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It can be “on to something” or “onto something” depending on the context. Choosing onto or on to changes the meaning.
“Be onto something or someone” is an idiom that means “to be aware of something or someone” (e.g., “With these recent clues, you might be onto something”).
“On to something” can appear when “on” is part of a phrasal verb (e.g., “I like hanging out with her because she’s always turning me on to something new”).
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“Peace of mind” is the correct noun phrase for “a feeling of contentment or safety,” while “give someone a piece of your mind” is an idiom that means “to scold someone.”
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The correct idiom is “say my piece,” meaning “to express your opinion on a matter.” Some people mistake this idiom with “hold your peace,” meaning “to stay silent.”
Likewise, some people get confused when choosing between piece of mind or peace of mind. The correct noun phrase is “peace of mind” to refer to “a feeling of contentment or safety,” though it sometimes gets confused with “give someone a piece of your mind,” meaning “to scold someone.”
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You can use “which” in a sentence as a relative pronoun (e.g., “This book, which I bought used, is an original edition”) or as an interrogative pronoun (e.g., “Which house is yours?”).
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