Save One`s Neck/skin Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Save One`s Neck/skin Idiom mean?

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save one`s neck/skin What does save one`s neck/skin mean?	to save oneself from danger or trouble	The man left the scene of the fire as soon as possible in order to save his neck.
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out on one's ear What does "out on one's ear" mean?	to be forced to (unwillingly) leave one's job/organization/home	The man did not pay his rent for two months and he was quickly out on his ear.
break (something) down What does "break (something) down" mean?	to explain something to someone in simple terms	My teacher broke down the scientific theory so that the class could understand it easily.
Like a headless chicken What does "Like a headless chicken" mean?	If someone rushes about like a headless chicken, they move very fast all over the place, usually without thinking.
turn a deaf ear to (someone) What does "turn a deaf ear to (someone)" mean?	to pretend not to hear someone, to not pay attention to someone	The supervisor turned a deaf ear to our complaints about the heat.
nothing if not (something) What does "nothing if not (something)" mean?	without doubt, certainly	He is nothing if not punctual. He has never been late in his seven years with this company.

put in (something) What does "put in (something)" mean?	to submit something	I plan to put in my job application next Monday.
beat (one's) meat What does "beat (one's) meat" mean?	masturbate (men only)
(one's) goose is cooked What does "(one's) goose is cooked" mean?	one has been found out and is now in trouble	I told a lie to my company and now my goose is cooked and I am in much trouble.
find one's own level What does "find one's own level" mean?	to find the position to which one is best suited	The teacher helped the child find his own level in the reading class.
fill (someone`s) shoes What does "fill (someone`s) shoes" mean?	to substitute for someone and be able to do a satisfactory job	Although he is a good supervisor, he is unable to fill the shoes of those who came before him.

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Save One`s Neck/skin Idiom