Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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His boss was always breathing down his neck.
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- shouting loudly at him
- giving him strenuous work
- abusing and ill-treating him
- watching all his actions closely
Correct Option: D
waching all his actions closely breathe down somebody’s neck: to watch closely what somebody is doing in a way that makes them feel anxious or annoyed.
