hover over someone or something

hover over someone or something
hover over someone or something
1. Lit. to remain suspended over someone or something. •

The rescue helicopter hovered over the floating sailor.

A huge blimp hovered over the football stadium.

2. Fig. [for someone] to stay close to someone or something, waiting, ready to advise or interfere. •

Please don't hover over me, watching what I am doing.

I have to hover over this project or someone will mess it up.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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