lay it on the line
Example Sentences
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They’ll be back for Round 2 with their predictions for the Oscar nominations and once the actual noms are announced, they’ll lay it on the line to predict the Oscar winners in Round 3.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2022
“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
“I just want to lay it on the line, that the country deserves better, the McCain family deserves better,” the Georgia Republican told The Bulwark in an interview published Wednesday.
From Washington Times • Mar. 20, 2019
Best thing would be to lay it on the line and not be a hog.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
