Heel example sentences

Related (12): foot, shoe, boot, sole, ankle, toe, arch, blister, command, obedience, follow, walk

"Heel" Example Sentences

  1. I broke the heel off my favorite boot last week and haven't replaced it yet.
  2. The dog won't heel no matter how many treats I offer during training.
  3. She kicked off her heels the moment she got home from work.
  4. My heel started hurting halfway through the hike, so we had to turn back.
  5. He wore cowboy boots with a thick heel to look taller at the reunion.
  6. The trainer kept saying heel, heel, but the puppy just wanted to chase squirrels.
  7. I stepped on a nail and it went right through my heel — worst pain ever.
  8. Those designer heels cost more than my rent, but she wore them once.
  9. The dog finally learned to heel after weeks of patient training with his owner.
  10. My grandmother's arthritis makes it hard for her to walk in anything but flat heel shoes.
  11. When I turned around, he was right at my heel, practically breathing down my neck.
  12. The heel of my shoe got caught in the subway grate and I almost fell.
  13. She dug her heel into the ground and refused to move another step.
  14. The command heel means the dog should walk right beside you without pulling.
  15. I've got a blister on my heel from wearing new shoes all day.
  16. His dog heels perfectly during competitions — it's actually impressive to watch.
  17. The heel of the loaf is always the hardest part to eat, so I usually skip it.
  18. She spun on her heel and walked out of the room without saying goodbye.
  19. The physical therapist said my heel pain might be plantar fasciitis.
  20. I can't wear high heels anymore without my feet killing me by evening.
  21. The puppy won't heel because she's too distracted by other dogs at the park.
  22. He dug his heel in and refused to compromise on the contract terms.
  23. My heel is still sore from that twisted ankle last month.
  24. The dog trainer demonstrated how to teach heel using a clicker and positive reinforcement.
  25. She wore red heels to the party and spent the whole night complaining about her feet.
  26. When you say heel, the dog should move to your left side and stay there.
  27. I felt the sharp pain shoot through my heel when I landed wrong on the stairs.
  28. His heels were so worn down that he needed new shoes immediately.
  29. The rescue dog learned to heel faster than anyone expected — she was eager to please.
  30. I bought gel inserts for my heels because standing all day at work was killing me.

Common Phrases

  1. kick off your heels
  2. dig in your heels
  3. at someone's heel
  4. head over heels
  5. heal to heel
  6. heel and toe
  7. cool heels
  8. under heel
  9. bring to heel
  10. Achilles heel

Examples by Level

A1
  1. My heel hurts when I walk.
  2. The dog can heel on command now.
A2
  1. She took off her heels because her feet were tired.
  2. The trainer taught the puppy to heel during walks.
B1
  1. I twisted my heel on the stairs and it's been sore for days.
  2. Getting the dog to heel consistently took patience and lots of treats.
B2
  1. She dug in her heel and refused to negotiate further, which surprised everyone in the room.
  2. The heel of his shoe had worn completely through, revealing the sole underneath.
C1
  1. What began as a minor heel injury developed into chronic pain that altered his entire gait.
  2. The dog's ability to heel flawlessly in competition belied the months of frustration during training.
C2
  1. There's something almost defiant about the way she digs in her heel — not stubborn exactly, but immovable.
  2. The Achilles heel of their entire strategy was a single overlooked detail that unraveled everything.

Examples by Scenario

🏠 Everyday Life
  1. I kicked off my heels the second I got through the door and my feet thanked me.
  2. The dog finally learned to heel without pulling, which made our walks so much easier.
💼 Workplace
  1. She wore heels to the presentation and spent the whole meeting trying not to wince.
  2. My coworker's dog came to the office and wouldn't heel, so it was chaos in the hallway.
📊 Business
  1. The company dug in its heel on pricing and lost the contract to a competitor.
  2. Our heel-and-toe approach to inventory management cut costs by fifteen percent.
🛒 Buying / Shopping
  1. These heels are beautiful but they cost way too much for something I'll wear twice.
  2. I spent an hour looking for shoes with a lower heel because my feet can't handle high ones anymore.
✈️ Travel
  1. I packed heels for the trip but ended up wearing sneakers the entire time.
  2. Traveling with a dog that won't heel properly is stressful in crowded airports.
📚 Education
  1. The dance teacher corrected my heel position during the recital rehearsal.
  2. The obedience class focused on teaching dogs to heel as the foundation for all other commands.
❤️ Relationships
  1. We got into a fight and she literally dug in her heel — wouldn't budge on anything.
  2. He always walks right at my heel, like he's afraid I'll disappear if he lets me out of his sight.
📰 News / Politics
  1. The senator's Achilles heel turned out to be a decades-old scandal that resurfaced.
  2. Animal welfare advocates are pushing for stricter regulations on heel-and-toe breeding practices.
💻 Technology
  1. There's an app that tracks your heel strike pattern when you run — it's weirdly accurate.
  2. The AI-powered dog training app teaches heel commands through video feedback.
📝 Formal Writing
  1. The study examined the correlation between heel height and musculoskeletal strain in office workers.
  2. Proper heel positioning is essential for canine obedience training and behavioral management.

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