get it in the neck
受到責(zé)備、懲罰或不公正對待
口語·警告或抱怨受罰
英文釋義
to receive severe criticism, punishment, or a negative outcome
例句
If we miss the deadline, we'll really get it in the neck from the boss.
典故來源
源自中世紀(jì)刑罰,受刑者脖子被砍或絞,后引申為受到嚴(yán)厲懲罰或批評,19世紀(jì)起用。