idioms using “heel”

At one’s heels

Following close behind, chasing

“We don’t have time to fine-tune the product anymore; our competitor is at our heels.“

Dig in one’s heels

To refuse to do something, to be stubborn about an issue

“Fukui-san is usually quite flexible, but he is digging in his heels on this one.“

Hot on the heels of

Immediately afterward

“His resignation came hot on the heels of the company’s announcement of massive 3rd quarter losses.“

Kick up one’s heels

To enjoy oneself, perhaps at a party

“Everyone has worked so hard this quarter; let’s throw a party and let them kick up their heels.“

Set one back on one’s heels

To shock or surprise

“The lack of wins this season has really set the volleyball team back on its heels.“