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! You really have the neck to ask Mom for money when you know she's in a bad mood? OK, well, you can't say I didn't warn you! I can't believe that girl has the brass neck to push her way to the front of the line like that!

See also: have, neck, to

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have the (brass) neck to do something

have the impudence or nerve to do something. informal

See also: have, neck, something, to

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