The expression "to put your neck on the line" means to take a risk, putting your reputation or safety in jeopardy for something.
L'espressione "to put your neck on the line" significa assumersi un rischio, mettendo a repentaglio reputazione o sicurezza per qualcosa.
| Idiom | to put your neck on the line |
|---|---|
| Definition | to take a risk (for example, of losing money or reputation) |
| Examples | - I'm not going to put my neck on the line for her. She has never done me any favours. - He put his neck on the line when he admitted to taking drugs as a student. |
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