upon the heels of

upon the heels of

Soon after. It's no surprise that a recession has come upon the heels of the stock market crash. I've been sick all month—one illness just follows upon the heels of another!
See also: heel, of, upon
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • sit upon
  • sit upon (something)
  • be upon
  • be upon (someone or something)
  • count upon (someone or something)
  • pitch upon
  • frown upon
  • settle upon (something)
  • tumble upon (something)
  • upon impact
References in classic literature
Two shouts rang out, one close upon the heels of the other:
Connecticut Yankee
Finding him at his camp in Green River valley, he immediately furnished himself with the supplies; put himself at the head of the free trappers and Delawares, and set off with all speed, determined to follow hard upon the heels of Fitzpatrick and Bridger.
Adventures of Captain Bonneville USA in the Rocky Mountains and
A second burst upon the heels of the first alternately laughing and shrieking as a madman.
The Gods of Mars
For some time he found one disappointment following upon the heels of another in quick succession.
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar
The beast behind him was gaining upon him, crowding him perilously close upon the heels of the beast in front.
Thuvia Maid of Mars
At times he shocked them with the vividness of the narrative and his terms of speech, but beauty always followed fast upon the heels of violence, and tragedy was relieved by humor, by interpretations of the strange twists and quirks of sailors' minds.
Martin Eden
Silicone is foretold to tread upon the heels of porcelain vis-a-vis revenue growth.
Sectionalizers Market Volume Forecast and Value Chain Analysis 2017-2022
The men segment could tread upon the heels of the women segment of the global apparel accessories market in terms of share.
Apparel Accessories Market Offered in New Research Report Forecasted through 2022
With its wide and interdisciplinary variety of topics, Dantean Dialogues offers reflections on different aspects of Dante's oeuvres upon the heels of Iannucci's studies, a fitting "legacy" of his critical voice and contributions to the study of Dante.
Maggie Kilgour and Elena Lombardi (eds.). Dantean Dialogues: Engaging with the Legacy of Amilcare Iannucci
This latest international honour came upon the heels of Malala becoming the youngest Nobel laureate just a fortnight ago.
Bilawal congrats Malala for medal
And at Symphony Hall the Leeds-based Opera North will bring its latest Wagnerian triumph down to Birmingham, The Flying Dutchman following upon the heels of its wonderful Ring cycle which we have relished year by year.
Piano recitals the highlight of new season; Christopher Morley looks at a lively classical music season ahead at Birmingham's Town Hall and Symphony Hall
As hope quickly follows upon the heels of despair, Li finds her latest case will challenge not only her values in life and her acceptance of past events, but the hope and fears she holds for her future.
The vanished ones
"Thus grief still treads upon the heels of pleasure: Married in haste, we may repent at leisure." That was William Congreve in his comedy of manners The Old Batchelour, 1693.
Tahrir: Bamboozling the bride
Her prominence within the sport is extremely timely, coming as it does upon the heels of the royal wedding.
Queen the best bet to sell Derby appeal to the world