take it in the neck

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

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Alexius	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Maata	-	Maori
German	['dʒə:mən]
Lauchlan	-	Scottish
Lileas	-	Scottish
NainsÍ	-	Irish