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on one's heels
01
andar no encalço de alguém, ficar sempre atrás de alguém
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")
idiom
informal
Exemplos
She was on his heels throughout the entire event, bombarding him with questions and criticisms.
Ela apressou o passo, mas o desconhecido continuou no encalço dela.
02
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
Exemplos
The young tennis player was on the heels of the world champion, showing remarkable skill and determination.
