breathe down neck

breathe down someone's neck

to pay very close attention to what someone does in a way that annoys or worries them. It's awful having to work with a boss who's breathing down your neck the whole time.

See also: breathe, down, neck

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breathe down your neck

to watch too closely what you do. The supervisor breathes down my neck all the time, trying to make sure I'm working hard enough.

See also: breathe, down, neck