on one's heels
01
すぐ後を追う, しつこく追いかける
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")
慣用句
くだけた
例
The reporters were on her heels as she left the courthouse.
彼女が裁判所を出ると、記者たちがすぐ後を追った。
02
猛追している, 追い抜く寸前まで迫っている
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")
慣用句
くだけた
例
After two straight wins, the third-place team is on their heels.
2連勝のあと、3位のチームが彼らを猛追している。
03
under pressure and forced to defend or react
慣用句
例
The mayor was on her heels after reporters asked about the missing funds.
