on one's heels
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바짝 뒤쫓다, 끈질기게 따라붙다
closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner
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idiom
informal
예시들
They are on his heels, pressuring him to meet their expectations and demands.
경비원 두 명이 바짝 뒤따라와서 나는 역을 서둘러 지나갔다.
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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
예시들
In the final lap of the race, the second-place runner was right on the leader's heels, ready to make a move.
