have/put your head on the block

Related to word: block

Idiom

Definition

  1. To take a risk that could result in severe negative consequences for oneself by doing something or assisting someone.

    冒著危險

    • He was willing to put his head on the block to protect his friend.

      他願意冒險保護他的朋友。

    • I am not going to put my head on the block for something so trivial.

      我不會為這麼微不足道的事情冒險。

    • She put her head on the block to expose the truth.

      她冒著風險揭露真相。