Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wring someone's neck
idiom
/rɪŋ ˈsʌmˌwʌnz nɛk/
Definition
To choke or twist the neck of someone, often implying a strong feeling of anger or frustration.
Examples
- After hearing the unfair criticism, she felt like she could wring someone’s neck.
- He was so angry at the bad news, he jokingly said he would wring the manager’s neck.
Meaning
The phrase usually refers to a desire to punish or harm someone in a fit of rage, often said in a figurative sense rather than a literal action.
Synonyms
- Get angry with
- Turn upside down
- Take to task
