Sticking my neck out – Giraffe
"Sticking your neck out" might bring to mind the image of a giraffe at an Aussie BBQ, trying to sneak a snag off the grill. In Australia, when someone says you're "sticking your neck out," they're not suggesting you join the local giraffe club; they're talking about taking a risk, just like a giraffe reaching for those top leaves on a tree, except the leaves are metaphorical and probably less tasty.
It’s a bit like volunteering to taste your mate's experimental cooking or being the first to dive into a murky billabong—brave, a bit daft, but ultimately a move that could earn you serious respect (or at least some entertaining stories). Just as a giraffe stretches high to grab its food, risking the attention of every lion in the vicinity, Aussies use this phrase for anyone brave enough to go out on a limb (or a long neck) to try something bold or controversial. So next time you hear someone in Australia talking about "sticking their neck out," remember, it’s less about giraffe yoga and more about daring to snag the best outcomes, even if it feels like you're a long way up from safe ground!
