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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesse mouiller
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sə mwe.je
"Il a refusé de se mouiller dans cette affaire délicate."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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To take a risk by supporting someone or voicing a controversial opinion.
"She decided to stick her neck out and defend her colleague against the unfair accusations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in early 20th-century American English, this idiom vividly pictures a turtle or other animal extending its neck vulnerably from its protective shell. Over time, the expression evolved metaphorically to describe a human taking a risky stand or exposing themselves to criticism, danger, or opposition on behalf of an idea or person.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Stick one's neck out" is said worldwide
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se mouiller
Transliteration: sə mwe.je
"Il a refusé de se mouiller dans cette affaire délicate."
sich aus dem Fenster lehnen
Transliteration: zɪç aʊs deːm ˈfɛnstɐ ˈleːnən
"Mit dieser Prognose lehnt er sich weit aus dem Fenster."
esporsi
Transliteration: ɛsˈpɔr.si
"Non voglio espormi troppo prima di avere i risultati."
mojarse
Transliteration: moˈxaɾ.se
"Nadie quiere mojarse y tomar una decisión difícil."
arriscar a pele
Transliteration: a.risˈkaɾ a ˈpɛ.li
"Ele decidiu arriscar a pele para ajudar o amigo."
जोखिम उठाना
Transliteration: jokhim uthāna
"उसने अपने सहकर्मी के लिए अपनी नौकरी का जोखिम उठाया।"
冒险
Transliteration: mào xiǎn
"为了支持这个计划，他决定冒一次险。"
위험을 무릅쓰다
Transliteration: wiheomeul mureupseuda
"그는 친구를 위해 위험을 무릅쓰기로 결심했다."
あえて矢面に立つ
Transliteration: aete yamate ni tatsu
"彼女は同僚を守るためにあえて矢面に立った。"
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