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stick your neck out

Idiom Courage

Meaning

to take a risk by doing or saying something that others may disagree with

Example Sentences

"He stuck his neck out to defend his colleague."

Related Expressions

bury the differences

to forget disagreements and be friendly again

in the wrong hands

controlled or used by people who could cause harm

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plans are uncertain or not decided yet

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to stay focused on your goal

draw in

to attract someone’s interest

take the long view

to plan or think about the future rather than short-term gai...