HyperDic: lay_on_the_line

English > 1 sense of the expression lay on the line:
VERBsociallay on the line, risk, put on the lineexpose to a chance of loss or damage
English > lay on the line: 1 sense > verb 1, social
Meaningexpose to a chance of loss or damage.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s VERB-ing
Synonymsrisk, put on the line
Narrowerbell the catTake a risk
venture, hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardizeput at risk
Broadertry, seek, attempt, essay, assaymake an effort or attempt
Spanisharriesgar
Catalanarriscar

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