To neck (British informal transitive): To swallow (something, especially a drink) To get it in the neck: Be severely criticized or punished. A millstone/yolk about/around one’s neck: An extremely difficult or disadvantageous burden or hindrance. To be up to one’s neck in something: Seriously or busily involved in. Cold wraps. Wrapping the neck in a cold towel or placing an ice pack wrapped in a towel on the neck may help people find temporary relief from itching. People should not place an ice pack directly Pain. Pain in a joint is a hallmark symptom of arthritis anywhere in the body. In the neck, it may show up as achiness along the back of the neck. Pain may also be related to activity. "It's What does having it in the neck mean? Definition of get it in the neck British, informal. : to be severely punished or criticized He really got it in the neck for not finishing the job on time. Where does the phrase stick your neck out come from? STICK YOUR NECK OUT – “Take a risk; expose oneself to criticism. A cervicogenic headache is a pain that develops in the neck and is felt in the head. It is a headache that results from another condition, such as a neck trauma or infection. People may confuse 1. (anatomía) a. el cuello (de una persona) She was wearing a golden chain around her neck.Llevaba una cadena de oro alrededor del cuello. b. el cogote. (coloquial) (de una persona) I have a stiff neck from looking up so much.Se me ha quedado el cogote tieso de tanto mirar hacia arriba. 1. Go out on a limb. Definition: To put oneself in a risky position. In a Sentence: “He went out on a limb to advocate for her promotion.”. 2. Put oneself in the line of fire. Definition: To take a risk or face danger, often for others. In a Sentence: “She put herself in the line of fire by challenging the CEO.”. 3. A muscle strain occurs when you overstretch a muscle, which damages or tears muscle fibers. This injury is the most common culprit behind a crick in the neck. Muscle strain often involves the levator scapulae that run along the outside of your neck to the shoulders. This muscle allows you to lift or shrug your shoulders. Symptoms. Signs and symptoms of whiplash usually develop within days of the injury, and may include: Neck pain and stiffness. Worsening of pain with neck movement. Loss of range of motion in the neck. Headaches, most often starting at the base of the skull. Tenderness or pain in the shoulder, upper back or arms. Tingling or numbness in the arms. Neck kisses release oxytocin. Oxytocin is commonly called the love hormone because it makes you feel good and helps you bond with your partner. Every time you kiss them or receive a kiss, your brain releases oxytocin to make you feel warm and fuzzy. Neck kisses also benefit your health and relationship! EAhs.