'Get it in the neck' Meaning
What does the saying 'Get it in the neck' mean?
Meaning: If you get it in the neck, you are punished or criticised for something.
Contributor: Richard Flynn
Country: British English
Publish Date: 8th Feb. 2007 | Last Updated: 14th Oct. 2021
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