{v. phr.}, {informal} To follow closely; threaten from behind; watch every action. * /Too many creditors were breathing down his neck./ * /The carpenter didn't like to work for Mr. Jones, who was always breathing down his neck./
BREATHE DOWN ONE'S NECK
Meaning of BREATHE DOWN ONE'S NECK in English
Dictionary of English idioms . Словарь английских идиом. 2012