come hot on the heels of sth
volume

Definizione e Significato di "[come|follow] (hot|close|hard) on the heels of {sth}"

to come hot on the heels of sth
01

succede molto presto dopo qualcosa

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.

example
Esempio
examples
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.
download-mobile-app
Scarica la nostra app mobile
Langeek Mobile Application
Scarica l'Applicazione
LanGeek
Scarica l'App
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store