| 词组 | put (one's) head in a noose |
| 释义 | put (one's) head in a nooseTo cause or ensure the ruin of one's plans, progress, or ambitions through foolish or reckless actions or words. Jeff had a real shot at winning the election, but he put his head in a noose by making those comments. Everyone knew the idea was bad, but no one was willing to put their head in a noose and criticize it during the meeting. put your head in a nooseorstick your head in a nooseIf you put your head in a noose or stick your head in a noose, you deliberately do something which will put you in danger or in a difficult situation. At the risk of putting my head in a noose, I will make some predictions. I wasn't going to stick my head in a noose and speak out in the meeting. Note: A noose is a loop and knot that is tied in rope in order to hang someone. put your head in a noosebring about your own downfall. |
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