hot on someone's heels

Definition

Close behind; pursuing or following closely.

Example Sentences

• "She left the restaurant with him hot on her heels."
• "Newcastle beat Bolton to increase the pressure on the Londoners, while Chelsea are also hot on the heels of faltering Tottenham, who have one win from their last eight games."
• "Hot on the heels of Network Rail remodelling King's Cross comes news of cuts to East Coast Main Line services."