lay on the line

Verb

Meaning

expose to a chance of loss or damage

Source: WordNet

risk put on the line chance venture hazard expose threaten menace peril endanger jeopardize imperil take a chance run a risk lay open

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prevent avoid protect oppose restrain hold back

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attempt try seek essay assay

adventure venture stake hazard jeopardize bell the cat

We risked losing a lot of money in this venture Source: Internet

Why risk your life? Source: Internet

She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong Source: Internet

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