lay on the line
be on the line if something is on the line, it is in a situation in which it could be lost or harmed
lay somebody/something on the line
on the phone

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lay on the line
lay/put (something) on the line
be on the line - if something is on the line, it is in a situation in which it could be lost or harmed.
I feel pretty strongly about the matter, but I'm not going to lay my career on the line for it.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

lay something on the line
lay/put (something) on the line
be on the line - if something is on the line, it is in a situation in which it could be lost or harmed.
I feel pretty strongly about the matter, but I'm not going to lay my career on the line for it.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

lay on the line
speak directly and firmly about something
The librarian finally had to lay it on the line and told everyone not to bring drinks into the library.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

lay something on the line
speak directly and firmly about something
The librarian finally had to lay it on the line and told everyone not to bring drinks into the library.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

lay on the line
v. phr., informal
1. To pay or offer to pay.
The sponsors had to lay nearly a million dollars on the line to keep the show on TV.
The bank is putting $5,000 on the line as a reward to anyone who catches the robber.
Compare: PUT UP.
2. To say plainly so that there can be no doubt; tell truthfully,
I'm going to lay it on the line for you, Paul. You must work harder if you want to pass.
3. To take a chance of losing; risk.
The champion is laying his title on the line in the fight tonight.
Frank decided to lay his job on the line and tell the boss that he thought he was wrong.

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