break one's neck
The phrase "break one's neck" is commonly used to describe either making great efforts or risking severe injury.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)To work extremely hard or put forth significant effort to achieve something.
Example
- She broke her neck trying to meet the deadline.
B2Safety
(literal, warning)To suffer a serious injury to the neck, often resulting in severe harm.
Example
- Be careful on the ladder, you don't want to break your neck.
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