Meaning of the word "breathe down someone's neck" in English
What does "breathe down someone's neck" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
breathe down someone's neck
US /briːð daʊn ˈsʌm.wʌnz nek/
UK /briːð daʊn ˈsʌm.wʌnz nek/
Idiom
1.
to watch someone very closely and constantly, often in an annoying or intrusive way, or to put pressure on them
Example:
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My boss is always breathing down my neck about deadlines.
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I can't work with someone breathing down my neck all the time.
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