on one's heels

Định nghĩa và ý nghĩa của "on one's heels "trong tiếng Anh

on one's heels
01

bám sát gót, theo sát không rời

closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner
on {one's} [heels] definition and meaning
idiom
informal
Các ví dụ
They are on his heels, pressuring him to meet their expectations and demands.
Tôi vội đi qua nhà ga với hai bảo vệ bám sát phía sau.
02

near the point of surpassing a fellow competitor

on {one's} [heels] definition and meaning
idiom
informal
Các ví dụ
In the final lap of the race, the second-place runner was right on the leader's heels, ready to make a move.
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