lay on the line

1. Expose to a chance of loss or damage (synset 202551275)
   "We risked losing a lot of money in this venture"; "Why risk your life?"; "She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong"
   is a type of: assay, attempt, essay, seek, try - make an effort or attempt
   subtypes:

   • adventure, hazard, jeopardize, stake, venture - put at risk
   • bell the cat - take a risk; perform a daring act
   same as: put on the line, risk

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