lay it on the line
Example Sentences
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“To be considered among the very best, you must be willing to lay it on the line against the very best,” West said.
From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2022
“I saw everybody lay it on the line and compete at a very high level,” Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2022
“Our law enforcement officers lay it on the line every day,” he said, adding that they “will have an ally in me.”
From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2020
I’m going to go out there and I’m going to lay it on the line.
From Washington Times • Nov. 16, 2015
Best thing would be to lay it on the line and not be a hog.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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