on one's heels
01
يلاحقك عن قرب, لا يفارق أثرك
closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner
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تعبير اصطلاحي
غير رسمي
أمثلة
The reporters were on her heels as she left the courthouse.
كان الصحفيون يلاحقونها عن قرب وهي تغادر المحكمة.
02
near the point of surpassing a fellow competitor
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تعبير اصطلاحي
غير رسمي
أمثلة
After two straight wins, the third-place team is on their heels.
