Meaning of the word "stick your neck out" in English
What does "stick your neck out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
stick your neck out
US /stɪk jʊər nɛk aʊt/
UK /stɪk jʊər nɛk aʊt/
Idiom
1.
to take a risk by saying or doing something that might be criticized or cause trouble for you
Example:
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I'm going to stick my neck out and say that I think the new plan is a bad idea.
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He really stuck his neck out for me when he defended my decision to the boss.
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