on one's heels

Definicja i znaczenie słowa „on one's heels ” po angielsku

on one's heels
01

deptać komuś po piętach, ciągle iść za kimś krok w krok

closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner
on {one's} [heels] definition and meaning
idiom
informal
Przykłady
I felt constantly on my heels during that project, as my supervisor closely monitored every step I took.
Za każdym razem, gdy próbował odpocząć, kolejny termin deptał mu po piętach.
02

near the point of surpassing a fellow competitor

on {one's} [heels] definition and meaning
idiom
informal
Przykłady
The two companies have been in close competition, with each one constantly on the other's heels in terms of market share.
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