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on one's heels
01
pisarle los talones, ir pegado detrás de alguien
closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner
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modismo
informal
Ejemplos
The reporters were on her heels as she left the courthouse.
Los periodistas le pisaban los talones cuando salió del juzgado.
02
pisarle los talones a alguien, estar a punto de superar a alguien
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")
modismo
informal
Ejemplos
After two straight wins, the third-place team is on their heels.
Con dos victorias seguidas, el equipo que va tercero ya les pisa los talones.
03
under pressure and forced to defend or react
modismo
Ejemplos
The mayor was on her heels after reporters asked about the missing funds.
