Basic Needs

[nek] -s[-s] Everyday Expressions n. William was stabbed in the neck with a knife.

necklace necktie

Linguistic Skill

Useful Phrases --- the neck of a bottle --- the neck of a shirt --- break ones neck to do sth.

Idioms & Slang neck and neck --- neck or nothing --- , stick ones neck out --- up to ones neck in --- a pain in the neck --- (a nuisance) to save ones neck ---

Communicating Clearly

Street Talks A: Ive got a pain in my neck. B: Did you see a doctor? A: Dont break your neck on this job; its not urgent. B: But I want to finish it as soon as possible. Im up to my neck in debt. The two teams are neck and neck with 50 points each. If you dont give me my money, Ill wring your neck! Mary drove neck or nothing to get to the company on time. He saved his neck by fleeing the country.

Cultural Focus

Transcripts

Its not like her neck is bigger than her head or anything.... On account of which, I hit a car and met Rick while buying a neck brace.

Workmate2: Sandy has a girlfriend, Glenda. Shes a weight lifter. Its not like her neck is bigger than her head or anything.... Sam: No, no, no. Im not asking you to set me up. Thats not what.... I dont need you help with that. I just want to know what its like, ... out there.