fall on someone's neck: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    generalneutralliteral
    • To physically collide with or drop onto another person's neck, whether accidentally or intentionally.

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    • During the accident, the heavy box fell on his neck and caused a serious injury.

      Durante el accidente, la caja pesada cayó sobre su cuello y causó una lesión grave.

    • She accidentally fell on his neck while trying to catch herself from tripping down the stairs.

      Ella se cayó accidentalmente sobre su cuello mientras intentaba evitar tropezar en las escaleras.

    • The child fell on his neck after jumping off the couch during playtime.

      El niño cayó sobre su cuello después de saltar del sofá durante el juego.

    • If someone falls on your neck during the game, make sure to check for any pain or discomfort.

      Si alguien cae sobre tu cuello durante el juego, asegúrate de revisar si hay dolor o molestias.

  • 2.

    historicalgeneraldatedidiomaticfigurative
    • To embrace someone warmly or to greet someone with demonstrative affection or gratitude.

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    • When I returned from my trip, my kids fell on my neck and hugged me tightly with joy.

      Cuando regresé de mi viaje, mis hijos me abrazaron con fuerza y alegría.

    • She fell on his neck the moment she saw him at the airport, overwhelmed with happiness.

      Ella lo abrazó con fuerza en cuanto lo vio en el aeropuerto, llena de felicidad.

    • After years apart, they fell on each other's necks, tears streaming down their faces.

      Después de años separados, se abrazaron con fuerza, con lágrimas en sus rostros.

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