| 词汇 | get it in the neck |
| 释义 | Idiom get it in the neck Theme: PUNISHMENT to receive something bad, such as punishment or criticism. (Slang.)I don't know why I should get it in the neck. I didn't break the window.Bill got it in the neck for being late. Idiom get it in the neck Theme: CRITICISM to receive something bad, such as punishment or criticism.(Slang.)I don't know why I should get it in the neck. I didn't break the window.Bill got it in the neck for being late. Slang get it in the neck Theme: PUNISHMENT tr. to receive something bad, such as punishment or criticism.You are going to get it in the neck for that remark.Jimmy was afraid he'd get it in the neck for being late. Idiom get it in the neck British & Australian, informal to be punished or criticized for something that you have done.It always seems to be the chairman of these football clubs who gets it in the neck when the team does badly. get it in the neckTo receive a very severe rebuke, scolding, or punishment for one's actions. Primarily heard in UK. Boy, I really got it in the neck for screwing up the Lawson account. I'm lucky I didn't lose my job! I'm really going to get it in the neck if my parents notice this dent in the car! get it in the neckSl. to receive trouble or punishment. You are going to get it in the neck if you are not home on time. I got it in the neck for being late. get it in the neckBRITISH, INFORMALIf someone gets it in the neck, they are punished or strongly criticized for something wrong that they have done. Football managers always seem to get it in the neck, whatever happens. get (or catch) it in the neckbe severely criticized or punished. informalˌget it in the ˈneck(British English, informal) be shouted at or punished because of something that you have done: Look at the time! I really should get back to work, or I’ll get it in the neck.This refers to the punishment of being killed by hanging or having your head cut off.get it in the neck tv. to receive something bad, such as punishment or criticism. (see also pain in the neck.) Jimmy was afraid he’d get it in the neck for being late. |
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