(slang, Canada, US) To work exceptionally hard.

(idiomatic) To make extraordinary efforts to achieve an end; to exert oneself in pursuit of a goal. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see break, neck.

present participle of have the world by the neck

simple past tense and past participle of have the world by the neck

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of have the world by the neck

Alternative form of turtleneck sweater

plural of polo neck sweater

Synonym of turtleneck sweater

plural of turtle-neck sweater

(idiomatic) To follow or supervise someone too closely, causing discomfort for that person.