Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-it-in-the-neck
idiomatic expression
/ɡɛt ɪt ɪn ðə nɛk/
Definition
To receive criticism or blame, often unexpectedly or harshly.
Examples
- After missing the deadline, I really got it in the neck from my manager.
- When she revealed the mistake in the report, she feared she would get it in the neck from the team.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is reprimanded or suffers negative consequences for their actions. It emphasizes the suddenness and severity of the reprimand or backlash they face.
Synonyms
- face the music
- get chewed out
- take the heat
