putting neck
As Armenians would say; to be putting your neck out there for the greater good. Means to take a risk in order to reap its rewards.
Ape, I been putting neck all month. It better be paying off by now. "Armenian: mera kunem, leriv Amis viz em Derel, Gona Es Amis kepni."
Put your neck down
A phrase that originated on the west coast, meaning if you say something dumb, if someone calls "put your neck down," you must put your neck down in order to get slapped on the neck by the crew.
"Okay, let's walk to the store"
"How are we getting there?"
"Put your neck down, walking"
"How are we getting there?"
"Put your neck down, walking"