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