Stick Your Neck Out By EvilJuly 29, 2013February 25, 2020Popular Expression Stick Your Neck Out (idiom) = to take a risk for something or someone you care about, to strongly support Ex: I’m going to “stick my neck out for you” and present your idea to the boss. Ex: I need to be loyal to him because he “stuck his neck out for me” at the last meeting and defended me. Ex: He made a risky investment. He “stuck his neck out for the deal” because he thought he could make some big money. Ex: Why should I “stick my neck out for her,” when she has never helped me? BACK to Popular Expressions