"down at the heels" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|adjective|head=down at the heels}} down at the heels
  1. Alternative form of down at heel Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: down at heel
    Sense id: en-down_at_the_heels-en-adj-YSO3GBMA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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