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used when someone or something is subjected to a serious threat or danger
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What is the origin of the idiom "on the line" and when to use it?

The idiom "on the line" originated from sports, particularly in tennis, where a ball is deemed "in" if it lands on the court boundary lines. Over time, it has evolved into a broader idiom, signifying a situation where something important or at stake is under consideration, decision, or risk. It is often used to describe circumstances where there is potential for consequences, commitments, or outcomes to be determined.

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The success of the project is on the line, and we need to make the right choices now.
She used a homemade contraption to hang her laundry on the line efficiently, despite the windy weather.
The politician had always claimed to be a man of principle, but when his career was on the line, he was willing to make deals with unsavory characters.
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used for saying that someone is waiting or talking on a telephone
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What is the origin of the idiom "on the line" and when to use it?

The idiom "on the line" has its origins in the era when telephones were first introduced and widely used. In early telephone systems, the physical connection between callers was established through a pair of electrical wires, which were literally referred to as "lines." When someone was making a telephone call or engaged in a conversation, they were considered to be "on the line" because the connection was created through these wires. Over time, the phrase has evolved to include modern telecommunications systems, and it is now used more broadly to describe someone who is actively engaged in a phone call or waiting for one.

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While I was on the line with the customer service representative, I explained my issue and asked for assistance.
She put her reputation on the line by making that bold statement during the press conference.
The therapist encouraged her patient to lay it on the line and share their innermost thoughts and emotions to make progress in therapy.
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When you gamble, your money is on the line, and the outcome is uncertain.
If the company's reputation is on the line, someone may need to fall on their sword.
The politician had always claimed to be a man of principle, but when his career was on the line, he was willing to make deals with unsavory characters.
The conference call is scheduled for 2 PM, so make sure to be on the line promptly to participate in the meeting.
The coach gathered the team to lay it on the line and motivate them to give their best performance in the upcoming game.
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