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DictionarySeebreakbreak (one's) neck
break (one's) neckTo put forth a great deal of effort. I've been breaking my neck trying to get a passing grade this semester, so failing by two measly points is incredibly frustrating. Don't break your neck trying to please these people—they'll never appreciate it.See also: break, neckbreak one's neck (to do something) and break one's back (to do something)Fig. to work very hard to accomplish something. I broke my neck to get here on time. There is no point in breaking your back. Take your time.See also: break, neckbreak one's necksee under break one's back. See also: break, neckbreak your neck to do something exert yourself to the utmost to achieve something. informalSee also: break, neck, something break your ˈneck (doing something/to do something) (informal) make a great effort: There’s no need to break your neck trying to get here by five. We can always wait for you.See also: break, neck break (one's) neck To make the utmost possible effort.See also: break, neck |