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on one's heels
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iemand op de hielen zitten, steeds vlak achter iemand aan zitten
closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner
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The reporters were on her heels as she left the courthouse.
De journalisten zaten haar op de hielen toen ze het gerechtsgebouw verliet.
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near the point of surpassing a fellow competitor
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After two straight wins, the third-place team is on their heels.
