save your neck

Frequency: 5.12.4 per million words

To help someone (or yourself) escape from a difficult or dangerous situation.

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Examples (10)

  • He's out to save his own political neck.
  • The new evidence helped to save the accused man's neck.
  • She bravely intervened to save her friend's neck from a difficult situation.
  • I had to lie to save my own neck when the boss asked about the mistake.
  • The manager was trying to save his neck by blaming his subordinates.
  • It was a dangerous mission, but someone had to save everyone's neck.
  • Don't expect me to save your neck every time you get into trouble.
  • He managed to save his neck at the last minute by finding a solution.
  • The quick thinking of the pilot helped to save all the passengers' necks.
  • If you want to save your neck, you'd better start cooperating.