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on one's heels
01
stare alle calcagna, stare sempre dietro
closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner
![on {one's} [heels] definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42800/original/?type=jpeg "on {one's} [heels] definition and meaning")
idiom
informal
Esempi
She was on his heels throughout the entire event, bombarding him with questions and criticisms.
Accelerò il passo, ma lo sconosciuto le rimase alle calcagna.
02
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")
idiom
informal
Esempi
The young tennis player was on the heels of the world champion, showing remarkable skill and determination.
