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on one's heels
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jemandem dicht auf den Fersen sein, jemandem ständig hinterher sein
closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner
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The reporters were on her heels as she left the courthouse.
Als sie das Gerichtsgebäude verließ, waren ihr die Reporter dicht auf den Fersen.
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near the point of surpassing a fellow competitor
![on {one's} [heels] definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/66324/original/?type=jpeg "on {one's} [heels] definition and meaning")
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After two straight wins, the third-place team is on their heels.
