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(idiomatic) In close pursuit of; close behind. / (idiomatic, of events, facts, etc.) Closely following; in succession immediately after.

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on the heels of

Source Word

on the heels of

Preposition

idiomatic of events usually

(idiomatic) In close pursuit of; close behind. / (idiomatic, of events, facts, etc.) Closely following; in succession immediately after.

Japanese Meaning

何かや誰かの直後に続いて起こる、あるいは追いかけるように発生する / 〜の直後に、続いて、すぐ後にといった意味を持つ表現

The startup launched a new app on the heels of its competitor's successful release, hoping to capture disappointed users.

そのスタートアップは競合他社の成功したリリースの直後に新しいアプリをリリースし、失望したユーザーを獲得しようとした。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) In close pursuit of; close behind.

A quarrelsome band of footsore sulky niggers trod on the heels of the donkey.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic, of events, facts, etc.) Closely following; in succession immediately after.

One woe doth tread upon another's heel.