Phrase guide

stick one's neck out

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To take a risk, putting oneself in a vulnerable position.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: vaarantaa itsensä — putting oneself in a vulnerable position
  • French: se mouiller — putting oneself in a vulnerable position
  • French: mouiller sa chemise — putting oneself in a vulnerable position
  • Icelandic: gefa höggstað á sér — putting oneself in a vulnerable position
  • Italian: rischiare l'osso del collo — putting oneself in a vulnerable position
  • Polish: nadstawiać karku — putting oneself in a vulnerable position
  • Polish: nadstawić karku — putting oneself in a vulnerable position
  • Spanish: mojarse — putting oneself in a vulnerable position