have the neck to do something

have the (brass) neck to (do something)

To have the will to do something bold, daring, or impudent; to have the nerve to do something. Wow, I can't believe that intern had the brass neck to ask for a raise on her first day!
See also: have, neck
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have the (brass) neck to do something

have the impudence or nerve to do something. informal
See also: have, neck, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a whack at (something)
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • all for the best
  • a thing of the past
  • a slew of (something)