| 词汇 | stick your neck out |
| 释义 | Idiom stick your neck outstick (your) neck out to give an opinion which other people may not like or which other people are frightened to give.I'm going to stick my neck out and predict a Republican victory.He's never been afraid of sticking his neck out. stick (one's) neck outTo personally assume or expose oneself to some risk, danger, or responsibility; to imperil oneself or put oneself in harm's way. Look, I'm sticking my neck out for you here. I could get fired if they find out what we're up to! You have to take some risks to be successful in business and in life, but don't stick your neck out for no good reason. stick your neck outCOMMON If you stick your neck out, you say something which other people are afraid to say, even though this may cause trouble for you. First of all, I'll stick my neck out here and I will say that Aston Villa won't go into the Second Division next season. At the risk of sticking my neck out, I doubt whether the attempt will be successful. Note: This expression may come from boxing, where fighters need to keep their necks and chins drawn in or protected in order to avoid being hit by their opponent. stick your neck outrisk incurring criticism, anger, or danger by acting or speaking boldly. informal 1969 Bessie Head When Rain Clouds Gather Things are so bad that if anyone sticks his neck out for a refugee, he's not likely to get promoted for five years. stick your ˈneck out(informal) do or say something which other people are afraid to do, and as a result attract attention or trouble: Joe stuck his neck out at the meeting; he told the boss that the new sales policy wasn’t working. |
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