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Definition look over your shoulder in British English

look over your shoulder phrase

phrase
1

to behave in a way that shows you feel nervous about something that might happen

Example

He was constantly looking over his shoulder, afraid his past crimes would catch up with him.

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Definition look over your shoulder in British English