on/off one's back
idiom
—used of someone who is always or frequently criticizing or telling a person what to do
He says his wife is always on his back about doing chores around the house.
I wish he would get off my back about my grades
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Lifestyle interventions such as weight loss, avoiding alcohol in the evening and avoiding sleeping on one's back have also proven to be helpful.
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“On/off one's back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%2Foff%20one%27s%20back. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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