Back, Shoulders and Chest: A Pat on the Back for a Job Well Done

on my back all the time.   In other words, my employer is always telling me to do things. 

get off my back!   I want her to stop criticizing me and making too many demands on my time.   I can not say this, however.   I would never turn my back on her and refuse to help when there is a need.   If I did refuse to help, my supervisor might say bad things about me behind my back.  She might criticize me when I am not present.  This would surely be a stab in the back.  It is never kind to unfairly harm or say bad things about other people.

pat on the back.  She praises my work.  She might even say "I will scratch your back if you will scratch mine."   This means she will do something for me, if I do something helpful for her in exchange.   Such an offer usually comes straight from the shoulder.  My supervisor has a very direct, open and honest way of speaking. 

on her shoulders.  She is responsible for many things at the office.   And because she is so important, she sometimes gets to rub shoulders with the top officials.  She gets to spend time with some very important people.

cold shoulder.  He is never unfriendly to her.  He always treats her like she is an important part of the organization.

at the top of my lungs, or as loudly as I possibly could.   It might even feel good to get my emotions off my chest.  It is always helpful to tell people how you feel so that your emotions do not trouble you. 

save my breath. I will keep silent because talking or repeating myself will not do any good.