"Neck" Example Sentences
1. The noose tightened around his neck.
2. I felt a stiff pain in my neck.
3. She had a long graceful neck.
4. He fastened the tie around his neck.
5. The giraffe stretched its long neck to reach the leaves.
6. The scarf kept his neck warm.
7. The dog's collar was around its neck.
8. She put her boots on over her jeans and turtleneck sweater.
9. The dinosaur's huge neck towered over them.
10. The vase almost fell off the shelf and broke my neck.
11. She wore a necklace that her grandmother had given her.
12. The scar wrapped around her neck.
13. He turned up the collar on his jacket to cover his neck.
14. The turtle retreated into its neck shell.
15. The robe had a high neck collar.
16. The noose tightened around his neck, choking him.
17. She rubbed her stiff neck muscles.
18. The necklace chain broke, sending the pendant flying.
19. The swans had long graceful necks.
20. The turtle pulled its neck and legs into its shell for protection.
21. The bracelet hung loosely around his neck.
22. The player dove for the ball, nearly breaking his neck.
23. The surgeon carefully examined the patient's throat and neck.
24. The shoestring hung loosely around her thin neck.
25. He twisted his neck, trying to crack it.
26. The wrestler put his opponent in a headlock, restricting the blood flow to his neck.
27. Her ponytail swung from side to side, hitting her neck.
28. The scarf kept her neck warm all winter.
29. The stocking mask came up high on his neck.
30. The giraffe bent its long flexible neck to sip from the pond.
31. He hung the medal around his neck proudly.
32. The noose tightened, choking the life from his neck.
33. She rubbed her sore neck muscles.
34. The neckline of the dress covered her shoulders and part of her chest.
35. She washed away the dirt from around her neck.
36. The player lost his cool and grabbed the opponent by the neck.
37. The thermostat was placed at neck level on the wall.
38. I felt a strange tickle on the back of my neck.
39. The shoelaces were tied tightly around her slender neck.
40. The puddle lapped at his ankles and dripped down his neck.
41. He twisted and turned his neck, trying to relieve the stiffness.
42. Sweat poured down his neck in the hot sun.
43. The buttons started at the neck collar and went down the front.
44. The ostrich turned its long slender neck toward the noise.
45. The scarf kept his chilly neck warm.
46. The rope was wrapped tightly around his neck.
47. The blood from his wound ran down his neck.
48. The player's injury caused a stiff neck.
49. She kissed her lover passionately on the neck.
50. The fisherman adjusted the neck of his waders.
51. He straightened his neck tie and walked into the room confidently.
52. The noose tightened around his neck, choking the life from his body.
53. The tag on the shirt itched at his neck.
54. She fastened the choker around her neck.
55. The scarf was fashionably draped around her neck.
56. The turtle's long neck came out of its shell.
57. The collar was turned up high around his neck.
58. The ponytail swung and hit her on the back of the neck.
59. The wound on his neck had finally healed.
60. She turned up the collar of her coat to protect her neck from the cold.
Common Phases
1.
Neck and
neck - When two competitors are very close in their progress or score, even with each other. "The race was
neck and
neck until the final lap."
2. Break one's
neck - To make a lot of effort. "I broke my
neck to finish the project on time."
3. At one's
neck - Being in great demand or abundance. "Job opportunities were at my
neck after I graduated."
4.
Neck deep - In a great amount; up to one's
neck. "We were
neck deep in work all week."
5.
Neck of the woods - One's local area or region. "How are things in your
neck of the woods?"
6.
Neck of the bottle - The critical point or moment of decision. "We have come to the
neck of the bottle in this project."
7. Stick one's
neck out - To take a risk or chance. "I didn't want to stick my
neck out by disagreeing with the boss."
8. Pain in the
neck - Someone or something that is annoying or bothersome. "The loud noise was a real pain in the
neck."
9.
Neck and crop - Completely; wholly. "The plan was rejected
neck and crop."
10.
Neck of the guitar - The part of the guitar where strings are arranged.
11. On the
neck - In great need or want. "We were on the
neck for more supplies."
12. Get off (someone's)
neck - To stop criticizing or pressuring someone. "Get off my
neck and just let me do it!"
13. Have a frog in one's throat - To have difficulty speaking clearly due to a lump or irritation in the throat. "Please excuse my croaky voice, I have a frog in my throat today."
14.
Neck of the woods - One's local area or region. "How are things in your
neck of the woods?"
15. By the skin of one's teeth - Just barely; narrowly. "We won the competition by the skin of our teeth!"