Meaning of 'Hard on someone's heels'
What does the saying 'Hard on someone's heels' mean?
Idiom: Hard on someone's heels
Meaning:
If you are hard on someone's heels, you are close to them and trying to catch or overtake them. ('Hot on someone's heels' is also used.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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