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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- 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