Spitting image Windfall profit Loose-lipped Quitter Prayers to a horse Wolf in sheep's clothing Mere pittance Look forward to Give backchanneling Wash one's hands of Kill two birds with one stone Sick of hearing Count chickens before they hatch Get angry Apple of one's eye Well-connected Work one's fingers to the bone Still waters run deep Perseverance prevails Ups and downs of life
Learn more about this word
首を長くする
Literally 'to lengthen one's neck.' It describes the physical action of stretching to see if someone is coming, meaning to wait expectantly.
Examples in context
母の帰りを首を長くして待っている。
I am looking forward eagerly to my mother's return.
返事を首を長くして待っています。
I am anxiously awaiting your reply.
Explore more Japanese decks
💬 Become bilingual with our teacher Umi
Umi will correct your pronunciation, grammar, and teach you how to respond naturally.