Meaning of 'Stick your neck out'
What does the saying 'Stick your neck out' mean?
Idiom: Stick your neck out
Meaning:
If you stick you neck out, you take a risk because you believe in something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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