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checkup from the neck up

idiom
Meaning

The analysis of one's own thoughts or beliefs with a view to reforming oneself.


Origin

disputed origin

Chosen for the rhyme.

Examples
SIMPLE

You need a checkup from the neck up to change your attitude.

CONTEXTUAL

After failing the project again, he realized he needed a serious checkup from the neck up to improve his work habits.

COMPLEX

The leader encouraged his team to perform a thorough checkup from the neck up, hoping that honest self-reflection would resolve their persistent internal conflicts.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

  2. 02

    albatross round one's neck

    Alternative form of albatross around one's neck.

  3. 03

    brass neck

    Gall, shamelessness, cheek.

  4. 04

    break one's neck

    To make extraordinary efforts to achieve an end; to exert oneself in pursuit of a goal.

  5. 05

    breathe down someone's neck

    To follow or supervise someone too closely, causing discomfort for that person.

  6. 06

    fall on someone's neck

    To embrace someone affectionately or thankfully.

  7. 07

    Gregory

    [Cockney slang]neck, or cheque

  8. 08

    neck and neck

    Very close in progress, as in a race or a contest.

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