Hot on (one's) heels In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hot on (one's) heels", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Mia Le

2021-12-14 02:12

close on someone's heels

Hot on (one's) heels adjective phrase

Following somebody closely

We should answer the last question carefully because the other team is hot on our heels.

The thief will not be able to escape because the police are hot on his heels.

Kate, you should run faster, Jennie is hot on your heels.

following someone eagerly and trying to catch them

To follow the rules strictly

stop following, stop disturbing

Used to describe the imitation of others' manner or the following of others' guidance.

To go after or follow one anywhere.

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Eat my dust

To be outperformed or outrun by someone, usually by a very wide margin.

Example:

You have to be quicker to finish this task or you will eat other my dust.

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