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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
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modo di dire
informale
Esempi
The reporters were on her heels as she left the courthouse.
I giornalisti le stavano alle calcagna mentre usciva dal tribunale.
02
insidiare da vicino qualcuno, essere vicino al sorpasso
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")
modo di dire
informale
Esempi
After two straight wins, the third-place team is on their heels.
Dopo due vittorie di fila, la squadra al terzo posto li insidia da vicino.
03
under pressure and forced to defend or react
modo di dire
Esempi
The mayor was on her heels after reporters asked about the missing funds.
