lay it on the line
Example Sentences
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“The whole team was ready to lay it on the line today,” coach Lincoln Riley said.
From Los Angeles Times
“But if you’re upset, come into my office and lay it on the line. Once they’ve said your piece, I ask, ‘Is it out?
From Los Angeles Times
“You lay it on the line and see where the chips fall. … You want no regrets.”
From Seattle Times
As long as I lay it on the line and exceed my own personal expectations, I’m OK.”
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s made me really antsy to play, watching my teammates every week go out there and lay it on the line,” Hobbs said.
From Seattle Times
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