be on somebody's back

be on (one's) back

To be constantly nagging one about something. Ugh, my mom is on my back all the time about my grades, but I just have no interest in the classes I'm taking this semester.
See also: back, on
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be on somebody’s ˈback

(informal) annoy or criticize somebody a lot: My new boss is on my back all the time, saying I have to work harder.
See also: back, on
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See also:
  • be on (one's) back
  • be on someone's back
  • back at it
  • back at it (again)
  • back onto
  • back onto (something)
  • a fire extinguisher
  • (a body part) is killing (one)
  • a thing
  • a whole thing