breathe down someone's neck

albatross around one's neck

A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

albatross round one's neck

Alternative form of albatross around one's neck.

another nail in someone's coffin

An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.

answer someone's prayers

To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.

answer to someone's prayers

Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.

apple of someone's eye

The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.

bane of someone's existence

Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.

bash someone's face in

To beat someone violently.