Word info

his heels

Noun

Meaning

his heels

(cribbage) his nibs

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Aaron Smith retains top spot this week after the Highlanders had the bye and those at his heels didn't do enough to displace him. Source: Internet

After achieving his purpose, he stood up and made his way to the entrance of the shop, he took to his heels right after coming out of sight of the shop owner and those around. Source: Internet

As the man at the wheel signalled to the pedestrian to cross, the latter had done so but soon had to take to his heels to avoid being run over by the driver, who allegedly reversed, shouting swear words and insults out of the window. Source: Internet

And whoever turns back upon his heels, he will by no means do harm to Allah in the least and Allah will reward the grateful." Source: Internet

Canute and his housecarls fled south with a growing army of rebels on his heels. Source: Internet

He certainly made a poor figure on a horseback, with his stirrup leather six inches too short, putting his knees nearly level with his horse's back, and his heels turned out with his toes sticking behind his horse's foreshoulder. Source: Internet

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