Brass neck meaning
What does the saying 'Brass neck' mean?
Idiom: Brass neck
Meaning:
Someone who has the brass neck to do something has no sense of shame about what they do.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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