Definition of Lay on the line

1. Verb. Expose to a chance of loss or damage. "She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong"

Exact synonyms: Put On The Line, Risk
Generic synonyms: Assay, Attempt, Essay, Seek, Try
Specialized synonyms: Adventure, Hazard, Jeopardize, Stake, Venture, Bell The Cat
Derivative terms: Risk, Risk

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lay On The Line

laytimes
layup
layups
laywoman
laywomen
lay aside
lay away
lay claim
lay down
lay eyes on
lay figure
lay hands on
lay in
lay into
lay off
lay on the line (current term)
lay out
lay over
lay reader
lay to rest
lay up
lay waste to
lay witness
lazar
lazar
lazaret
lazarets
lazarette
lazarettes
lazaretto

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