be on someone's back
US /bi ɑn ˈsʌm.wʌnz bæk/
UK /bi ɑn ˈsʌm.wʌnz bæk/
1.
〜を責める, 〜に小言を言う
to constantly criticize or nag someone
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My boss is always on my back about deadlines.
上司はいつも締め切りについて私を責める。
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She hates it when her parents are on her back about her grades.
彼女は両親が成績について彼女を責めるのが嫌いだ。