on somebody's tail
on (one's) tail
Following or pursuing very close behind someone. The cops are on our tail—we have to lose them in the woods. Why is this guy sitting on my tail when I'm already going over the speed limit?
See also: on, tail
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on somebody’s ˈtail
(informal) (of the police, a spy, etc.) following behind somebody very closely: I had the feeling there was someone on my tail.See also: on, tail
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- on (one's) tail
- on someone’s tail
- on tail
- on your tail
- sit on (one's) tail
- sit on someone's tail
- be (sitting) on (one's) tail
- turn tail
- turn tail, to
- freeze (one's) tail off