Breathing down one's neck

[Shad]

hello everyone.
What is the meaning of "Breathing down one's neck"

Thank you
s

[BobK]

Originally Posted by Shad

hello everyone.
What is the meaning of "Breathing down one's neck"

Thank you
s

Threateningly close behind

I was still ahead of my pursuers, but they were breathing down my neck.

b

ps - You can also use it figuratively, for something that will catch up with you in the end - like the Inland Revenue.

[Shad]

Thank you Bob