Definition von put one's neck on the block im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
(deyim) Risk doing something which will make other people lose their good opinion of you if it fails. Usage notes: In the past, the block was a large piece of wood on which criminals had their heads cut off
(deyim) Take great risks for someone or something; go to a lot of trouble or difficulty for someone or something; attempt to gain favor for someone or something