Put my neck out on a limb
Posted: August 22, 2012 Filed under: ACTION, BODY PARTS | Tags: blended idioms, expressions, limb, malaphors, mixed idioms, neck, words 2 CommentsThis one is pretty straightforward and pretty common – a mash up of “stuck my neck out” and “go out on a limb”. Both idioms have the same meaning (put yourself in potentially a disadvantageous position to support someone or something) and are about the same length. Confusion thus reigns.
Better than “hanging by a rope.”
Good one Mike! Will add to the list. Are you enjoying my daily malaphors and comments? any suggestions for improvement? Dave