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break neck

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break 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.

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break (one's) neck

To make the utmost possible effort.

See also: break, neck