stick one's neck out
Accept personal danger
To stick one's neck out is to take a risk by saying or doing something that could invite criticism or trouble.
The image suggests a turtle or other creature exposing its vulnerable neck: I'm going to stick my neck out and predict she wins the election.
Someone who sticks their neck out for another person defends them at personal risk.
- defendProtect from harm
- speak outExpress opinions openly
- speak one's mindState opinions openly
- exposeMake known publicly
- daringAdventurous courage
lay bare · champion · courage · risk · boldness · jeopardize · venture · take the plunge · gamble · commit · take a chance · support · open up · break cover · lay it on the line · go out on a limb · audacity · assert
stick one's neck outplay it safe
Avoid unnecessary chances
hedge one's bets · err on the side of caution · keep one's head down · watch one's back · tread carefully
stick one's neck outkeep one's head down
Avoid drawing attention
go along to get along · keep a low profile · bite one's tongue · hold one's tongue · lie low
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