stick one's neck out
To take a risk, putting oneself in a vulnerable position.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I will stick my neck out and support your new idea.”
“She decided to stick her neck out for her colleague by defending his work during the difficult performance review.”
“Although he knew the proposal would face harsh criticism from the board, he chose to stick his neck out for the sake of the project's long-term success.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026