"out at the heels" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} out at the heels (not comparable)
  1. Wearing stockings that are worn out. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: out at heels
    Sense id: en-out_at_the_heels-en-adj-butjaZj4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 93 7
  2. (by extension) Shabby, or in a poor plight. Tags: broadly, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-out_at_the_heels-en-adj-kwBoh-zW

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