come hot on the heels of sth
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Definition & Bedeutung von "[come|follow] (hot|close|hard) on the heels of {sth}"

to come hot on the heels of sth
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to happen very closely after something else has happened

to [come|follow] (hot|close|hard) on the heels of {sth} definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "come hot on the heels of something" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "come hot on the heels of something" can be traced back to the imagery and idiomatic expressions related to hunting. In hunting, dogs or horses would follow the scent or tracks of prey, running swiftly and closely behind. It is commonly used when discussing news, announcements, or actions that closely follow a recent event.

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This disaster comes hard on the heels of last week’s train crash.
The visit follows hot on the heels of their season at the Edinburgh International Festival.
The layoffs came hard on the heels of the company's financial losses.
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