follow about

follow (someone or something) about

To move or follow close behind someone or something, often in an annoying way. I'm a preschool teacher, so I've had toddlers following me about all day. The interior designer can't get any work done with your puppy constantly following her about!
See also: follow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

follow someone or something about

 and follow someone or something around
to go the same route as someone or something all the time; to trail someone or something. Why are you always following me about? Stop following me around.
See also: follow
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • follow (someone or something) about
  • follow (someone or something) around
  • at (one's) heels
  • at heel
  • at someone's heels
  • at your heels
  • at/on somebody's heels
  • on (one's) heels
  • on heels
  • be a pain in the neck