stick one’s neck out — to take a risk by doing or saying something that may be criticized or cause problems
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to take a risk by doing or saying something that may be criticized or cause problems
Pronunciation (IPA): /stɪk wʌnz nek aʊt/
Korean meaning: 위험을 무릅쓰고 나서다, 목숨을 걸고 행동하다
Korean pronunciation: 스**틱** 원즈 **넥** 아웃
Example Sentences
- The teacher stuck her neck out and gave the lazy student one more chance, even though the principal said no.
- I'm not going to stick my neck out and tell the boss his toupee looks like a dead squirrel.
- She stuck her neck out by investing all her savings in cryptocurrency.
stick one’s neck out
NOUN//stɪk wʌnz nek aʊt//
to take a risk by doing or saying something that may be criticized or cause problems
to take a risk by doing or saying something that may be criticized or cause problems
Stick your neck out to work it out and figure it out!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
거북이가 위험을 감수하며 목을 껍질 밖으로 내미는 모습에서 유래된 표현으로, 1920년대 미국에서 처음 사용되기 시작했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher stuck her neck out and gave the lazy student one more chance, even though the principal said no.”
“I'm not going to stick my neck out and tell the boss his toupee looks like a dead squirrel.”
“She stuck her neck out by investing all her savings in cryptocurrency.”
“Why should I stick my neck out for someone who never helps others?”
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