The new Chairman stuck his neck out
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
The new Chairman stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free wheat a month for all rural families.
took an oath
took a risk
extended help
caused embarrassment
Correct answer is B
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