Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Breathe down someone's neck'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Breathe down someone's neck'.

A. To give a massage

B. To blow air on a neck

C. To watch someone closely and oppressively

D. To ignore

Answer: Option C

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It means to monitor someone annoyingly.

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