break one's neck en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To make extraordinary efforts to achieve an end; to exert oneself in pursuit of a goal.
- To suffer a fracture of one or more of the cervical vertebrae, especially one that injures the spinal cord.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| breaking one's neck | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| broke one's neck | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| broken one's neck | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| breaks one's neck | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |