Значение слова "BY THE NAPE OF THE NECK" найдено в 1 источнике

BY THE NAPE OF THE NECK

найдено в "Dictionary of American idioms"
by the nape of the neck: translation

by the nape of the neck
by the back of the neck. (Mostly said in threats.) •

He grabbed me by the nape of the neck and told me not to turn around if I valued my life. I stood very still.

If you do that again, I'll pick you up by the nape of the neck and throw you out the door.



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