| 词汇 | on someone's case |
| 释义 | Idiom on someone's case and on someone's back Theme: CRITICISM constantly criticizing someone. (Slang.)I'm tired of your being on my case all the time.It seems as if someone is always on his back. Slang on someone's case and on someone's tail Theme: CRITICISM mod. nagging someone; annoying someone with criticism or supervision.You have been on my case long enough. Mind your own business!The boss has been on my tail about the large number of telephone calls I make. Idiom on someone's caseon (someone's) case telling someone what to do or criticizing what they do.You're always on my case about my smoking. Usage notes: often used with get: Perry had been drinking a lot lately, and Beth started to get on his case. Related vocabulary: on your back, get after someoneon (one's) caseConstantly or frequently nagging, harassing, or annoying someone. My boss has been on my case all week to get that report done. I'm sorry for getting on your case about it, but I need an answer soon. *on someone's caseand *on someone's backInf. harassing someone about a personal problem; annoying someone. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; keep ~.) I'll get on Tom's case about being late so much. I'm sorry, I won't get on your case anymore. on (someone's) case Persistently nagging or urging someone to do something. |
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