snap at someone's heels en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal) To compete with someone closely, with the possibility of soon defeating or replacing them.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| snaps at someone's heels | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| snapping at someone's heels | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| snapped at someone's heels | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| snapped at someone's heels | Tense=Past | lexicographic |