Get it in the neck

phrase

To get severe criticism or punishment.

If you don't finish your project on time, you'll get it in the neck from the boss.
Visual representation of "get it in the neck" - To get severe criticism or punishment

Often appears as...

  • get it in the neck from
  • don't want to get it in the neck

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

To get severe criticism or punishment.

If you don't finish your project on time, you'll get it in the neck from the boss.
Visual representation of "get it in the neck" - To get severe criticism or punishment

Often appears as...

  • get it in the neck from
  • don't want to get it in the neck

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "get it in the neck"
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Consequence Context

Used when someone faces negative outcomes, often due to their own actions.

Illustration for Consequence Context
He cheated on the test and is going to get it in the neck when the teacher finds out.
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Colloquial Usage

Considered informal and best used in casual speech rather than formal writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
Joking around in class? You’ll get it in the neck from our tutor.
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Authority Figure

Often involves an authority figure, like a boss or parent, giving the reprimand.

Illustration for Authority Figure
I got it in the neck from my dad for coming home late.
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Consequence Context

Used when someone faces negative outcomes, often due to their own actions.

Illustration for Consequence Context
He cheated on the test and is going to get it in the neck when the teacher finds out.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Usage

Considered informal and best used in casual speech rather than formal writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
Joking around in class? You’ll get it in the neck from our tutor.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Authority Figure

Often involves an authority figure, like a boss or parent, giving the reprimand.

Illustration for Authority Figure
I got it in the neck from my dad for coming home late.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Consequence Context

Used when someone faces negative outcomes, often due to their own actions.

Illustration for Consequence Context
He cheated on the test and is going to get it in the neck when the teacher finds out.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Usage

Considered informal and best used in casual speech rather than formal writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
Joking around in class? You’ll get it in the neck from our tutor.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Authority Figure

Often involves an authority figure, like a boss or parent, giving the reprimand.

Illustration for Authority Figure
I got it in the neck from my dad for coming home late.
Visual representation of the word "Get it in the neck"

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