TREAD ON SOMEBODY’S HEELS - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
tread on somebody’s heels (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To closely follow or persistently bother someone
Ví dụ:
The persistent reporter was treading on the celebrity's heels for an exclusive interview.
tread on somebody’s heels (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To come close to matching or surpassing someone in a competitive situation
Ví dụ:
The underdog team is treading on the heels of the champions, closely behind them in the rankings.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "tread on somebody's heels" means to follow someone closely or to be too near to someone, often unintentionally. It can be used in different situations like in a race or in a crowded place where people are walking closely together. For example, "I was late for the class and I accidentally treaded on my teacher's heels while rushing through the door" means that the speaker accidentally stepped too close to their teacher while trying to get to class quickly. The phrase can also be used in a metaphorical sense to mean that someone is closely competing with another person, like in a business deal or for a promotion.
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