Might mean (unverified): Actively pursuing, very close behind.
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▸ adjective:  (idiomatic) Synonym of hot on someone's heels

Similar:
hot on someone's heels, hot to trot, hot on, close on the heels of, quick on one's feet, quick off the mark, peed off, quick-fire, pressed for time, around the corner, more...

Opposite:
losing trail, losing scent, losing track, losing lead

Phrases:
hot on the trail of, more...

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Similar:
hot on someone's heels, hot to trot, hot on, close on the heels of, quick on one's feet, quick off the mark, peed off, quick-fire, pressed for time, around the corner, more...

Opposite:
losing trail, losing scent, losing track, losing lead

Phrases:
hot on the trail of, more...



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