put on the line

Verb

Meaning

expose to a chance of loss or damage

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

risk adventure hazard gamble jeopardize lay on the line risking

Hypernyms

attempt try seek essay assay

Hyponyms

adventure venture stake hazard jeopardize bell the cat

Examples

Fragile egos are put on the line every day. Mary Lou Retton

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

Close letter words and terms

put on the fire put on the hotseat put on the kibosh put on the map put on the mat put on the outs