on the case
- investigatingSeeking facts systematically
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
- sleuthPrivate investigator
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- trackingMonitoring location over time
solving · working · handling · vigilant · alert · focused · diligent · assigned · briefcase · evidence · clues · leads · inquiry · hot trail · chasing · tenacious · determined · cracking
attentiveness/engagement
on the caseasleep at the wheel
Failing to supervise properly
dropping the ball · checked out · disengaged · neglectful · inattentive
action status
on the casesitting on one's hands
Choosing not to intervene
doing nothing · idle · inactive · passive · standing by
competence/reliability
on the casedropping the ball
Failing at a crucial moment
fumbling · out to lunch · phoning it in · slacking off · shirking