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put on the line

/pʊt ɒn ðə laɪn/

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/pʊt ɒn ðə laɪn/C1informal
  • ruРисковать чем-то важным, например своей репутацией, деньгами или безопасностью, идя на риск или принимая смелое решение.

To risk something important, such as one's reputation, money, or safety, by taking a chance or making a bold decision.

  1. Risk somethingB2informal

    To risk losing something valuable, such as money, reputation, or safety.

    ruРисковать чем-либо

    • He put his reputation on the line by supporting the controversial project.
    • She put her own money on the line to start the business.
    • The firefighter put his life on the line to save the child.