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His boss was always breathing down his neck.

A. abusing and ill-treating him

B. watching all his actions closely

C. shouting loudly at him

D. giving him strenuous work

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

breathing down his neck: To monitor someone closely, usually in an overbearing and irritating way.

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