expression - get off my back
-My father was on my back because he wanted me to call my sister.
-She is on my back because haven't finishe the report yet.
-Get off my back, I am going to buy a gift for her tomorrow.
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Careful with this expression... it is an expression but not too frequently used and typically not used in the present tense.
-My father was on my back because he wanted me to call my sister.
-She has been on my back because we/ I haven't finished the report yet.
-Get off my back, I am going to buy a gift for her tomorrow. This is fine, better said: I'll buy the gift for her tomorrow.
If you were to say this, keep in mind that tone of voice and intonation are very important. If you say it normally (i.e. most people say it when they are frusterated or are exagerating the phrase) or aren't confident it will sound like someone is literally on your back. Which would be odd.
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In the UK, I don't know about other English speaking countries, this is being replaced by "on my case". The older generation (me) will still say get off my back, but the younger generation say get off my case.
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