Question

in_the_loop_252 to receive something unpleasant, such as criticism or punishment The it in the expression probably refers to a foot or fist. The expression suggests getting kicked or hit in the neck.

Accepted Answer

GET IT IN THE NECK I thought I was doing a fine job until I was fired because the boss didn’t like my work. I sure got it in the neck.Frank thought they were the best of friends. Then one day for no apparent reason, she stopped speaking to him. He really got it in the neck

Id	in_the_loop_252
Idiom	GET IT IN THE NECK
Definition	to receive something unpleasant, such as criticism or punishment
Examples	I thought I was doing a fine job until I was fired because the boss didn’t like my work. I sure got it in the neck. Frank thought they were the best of friends. Then one day for no apparent reason, she stopped speaking to him. He really got it in the neck
Extra Info	The it in the expression probably refers to a foot or fist. The expression suggests getting kicked or hit in the neck.

I Neck Thought Expression Loop Receive Unpleasant Criticism