Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be on someone's back
idiom
/biː ɒn ˈsʌmwʌnz bæk/
Definition
To continuously criticize or bother someone about something.
Examples
My manager is always on my back about meeting deadlines.
If you keep being on her back, she’ll just ignore your requests.
I wish my parents would stop being on my back about my career choices.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when someone is being overly persistent in reminding or nagging another person to do something. It carries a connotation of pressure and can imply annoyance.
Synonyms
- nag
- bother
- harass
- pressure
- hound
