catch it in the neck



catch it in the neck

To receive a very severe rebuke, scolding, or punishment for one's actions. Primarily heard in UK. Boy, I really caught it in the neck for screwing up the Lawson account. I'm lucky I didn't lose my job! I'm really going to catch it in the neck if my parents notice this dent in the car!
See also: catch, neck

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Eda['i:də]
Mitja-Slovene
Short[ʃɔ:t]
Takis-Greek
Ossian-Literature
Zuzanka-Czech, Slovak