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.

in hot pursuit (of somebody)

following someone eagerly and trying to catch them

play by the book

To follow the rules strictly

get off (one's) tail

stop following, stop disturbing

follow (one's) lead

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

follow (one) to the ends of the Earth

To go after or follow one anywhere.

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stand/stick out like a sore thumb

If someone or something stands/sticks out like a sore thumb, they are so noticeable that the surrounding people and things notice them.

Example:

The dress codes of the wedding are blue and green, but Liza wore the red dress - she stuck out like a sore thumb.

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