Breathe down your neck meaning
What does the saying 'Breathe down your neck' mean?
Idiom: Breathe down your neck
Meaning:
If someone follows you or examines what you're doing very closely, they are breathing down your neck.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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