(be) looking over your shoulder

(be) looking over your shoulder
be looking over your ˈshoulder idiom
to be anxious and have the feeling that sb is going to do sth unpleasant or harmful to you
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  • Shoulder surfing (computer security) — In computer security, shoulder surfing refers to using direct observation techniques, such as looking over someone s shoulder, to get information. Shoulder surfing is particularly effective in crowded places because it s relatively easy to… …   Wikipedia

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