Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-something-on-the-line
idiom
/pʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒn ðə laɪn/
Definition
To risk something important in hopes of achieving a goal.
Examples
- If you want to win the competition, you’ll have to put something on the line.
- He’s always ready to put his reputation on the line for what he believes in.
Meaning
This phrase implies that someone is willing to take a risk by committing something valuable, such as their reputation or resources, to achieve a desired outcome.
Synonyms
- take a risk
- stake something
- risk it all
