Risk One's Neck To (do Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Risk One's Neck To (do Something) Idiom mean?

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risk one's neck to (do something) What does risk one's neck to (do something) mean?	to risk physical harm in order to do something	I risked my neck in order to rescue the cat that was on the roof.
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go on a binge What does "go on a binge" mean?	to eat/do too much of something	My friend went on a binge and ate too much chocolate recently.
a friend in need is a friend indeed What does "a friend in need is a friend indeed" mean?	a friend who helps you when you need help is a true friend	He was my best friend since childhood so naturally I helped him when he got into trouble. We both know that a friend in need is a friend indeed.
wait with bated breath What does "wait with bated breath" mean?	to wait anxiously for something	I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams.
beyond measure What does "beyond measure" mean?	to be more than can be measured	The man's love for his city was beyond measure.

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Risk One's Neck To (do Something) Idiom