breathe down neck

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to watch closely what sb is doing in a way that makes them feel anxious and / or annoyed

   He had bankers and Hollywood breathing down his neck to prove to the world that "Jaws" wasn't a fluke.

   I feel as if thieves were breathing down my neck.

In the movies · 4

• Stop breathing down my neck!Do the Right Thing1989
• He had bankers and Hollywood breathing down his neck to prove to the world that "Jaws" wasn't a fluke.Spielberg2017
• I feel as if thieves were breathing down my neck.The Great Muppet Caper1981

Learn it in full scenes

• Do the Right Thing1989
  • Love Daddy Wakes the Block
  • Morning Shift at Sal's Pizzeria
  • Da Mayor Sweeps and Gets Scolded
• Spielberg2017
  • Spielberg Hides the Shark
  • Spielberg Takes the Camera
  • Spielberg Gets His Universal Contract

From the same entry

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