English Expression · Intermediate
I've woken up with a stiff neck
my neck is painful and hard to move
Pronunciation: I've woken up with a stiff neck
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: my neck is painful and hard to move.
Example
I've woken up with a stiff neck after sleeping on the sofa.
My neck is painful and hard to move after sleeping on the sofa.
Practice tips
- Practice I've woken up with a stiff neck out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.