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Breathe down somebody’s neck

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Workplace PressurePlay
Often used to describe supervisors or managers who closely monitor employees, causing stress. SlideI can't concentrate with the manager breathing down my neck all the time.
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Privacy InvasionPlay
Implies an uncomfortable level of scrutiny and lack of personal space. SlideStop breathing down my neck while I'm working on this project.
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It's a metaphorical expression and doesn't involve actual physical breathing. SlideEven though he’s on vacation, it feels like his boss is still breathing down his neck.
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