Meaning of the word "be on someone's back" in English

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be on someone's back

US /bi ɑn ˈsʌm.wʌnz bæk/
UK /bi ɑn ˈsʌm.wʌnz bæk/
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Idiom

1.

to constantly criticize or nag someone

Example:
My boss is always on my back about deadlines.
She hates it when her parents are on her back about her grades.
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