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What does rubberneck mean Idiom?

The idiom "rubberneck" means to stare curiously at something, especially an accident or unusual event.

It comes from the image of someone craning their neck like a rubber band, looking at something with intense curiosity.

Here are some examples of how to use "rubberneck" in a sentence:

* "Everyone was rubbernecking at the accident scene, slowing down traffic."

* "I couldn't help but rubberneck as the celebrity walked by."

* "The tourists rubbernecked at the ancient ruins, taking photos of everything."

The word "rubberneck" can also be used as a noun, meaning someone who stares curiously at something.

For example:

* "The rubbernecks slowed down traffic as they tried to get a better look at the accident."

The idiom "rubberneck" often implies that the person is being nosy or intrusive, rather than simply curious.

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