on somebody’s heels
US /ɑn ˈsʌm.bə.diz hiːlz/
UK /ɑn ˈsʌm.bə.diz hiːlz/
1.
すぐ後ろに, 後を追って
following closely behind someone
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The police were right on his heels after the robbery.
強盗の後、警察は彼のすぐ後ろにいた。
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Success came quickly, with problems often on its heels.
成功はすぐに訪れたが、問題もしばしばその後に続いた。