to lay something on the line

Определение и значение слова « lay something on the line» на английском языке

to lay something on the line
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рискуешь потерять свою жизнь, свою работу

to put something valuable or important at risk, often with the intention of assisting or helping someone
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The coach decided to lay his reputation on the line by benching the star player for disciplinary reasons.
The whistleblower courageously laid her career on the line to expose corporate misconduct.
to lay it on the line
to lay it on the line
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Говорить прямо

to talk about something openly and frankly, particularly something that is unpleasant to hear
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In the meeting, he decided to lay it on the line and express his concerns about the project's feasibility.
She knew she had to lay it on the line and tell her friend the truth, even though it might hurt their feelings.
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