on somebody’s heels

US /ɑn ˈsʌm.bə.diz hiːlz/
UK /ɑn ˈsʌm.bə.diz hiːlz/
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following closely behind someone

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The police were right on his heels after the robbery.
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Success came quickly, with problems often on its heels.
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