on one's heels
01
紧追不舍, 一直跟在后面
closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner
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idiom
informal
例子
She always hovers on my heels, never giving me a moment of privacy or independence.
对手队一直紧咬着我们，直到最后一分钟。
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
例子
The leading candidate should be concerned about the underdog on his heels.
