How to Pronounce "save your neck"
expression
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɛk
SAYV yer NEK
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɛk
SAYV yaw NEK
Definition
To avoid danger, harm, or punishment, often by acting quickly to protect yourself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɛk
British English
sˈeɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɛk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYV yer NEK
UK
SAYV yaw NEK
Listen in Context
He lied to save his neck.
Sometimes you have to run to save your neck.
She made up an excuse to save her neck.
He told on his friend just to save his neck.