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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
Leontius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Lydia['lidiə]
Yaa-Western African, Akan
Charissakə-RIS-əEnglish
Luigsech-Ancient Irish
Lavelle['lævil]
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