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Definition () on the heels of in British English

() on the heels of phrase

phrase
1

following close behind someone or something

Example

TV camera teams arrived hot on the heels of the police.

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2

happening soon after another event

Example

Her remarks came hard on the heels of a statement by the President.

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Definition () on the heels of in British English