The manager put his neck on the stake by supporting the controversial project.
Менеджер поставил свою шею под угрозу, поддерживая спорный проект.
Definitions
The phrase '(someone's) neck on the stake' refers to a situation where someone is at great personal risk, especially of blame, punishment, or severe consequences, often because they are responsible for something or have taken a bold action. It evokes the imagery of someone being in a vulnerable position, similar to historical punishments where a person's neck would be placed on a chopping block or stake.
