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put on the line

/pʊt ɒn ðə laɪn/

Traduction: Mettre en jeu quelque chose d'important, comme sa réputation, son argent ou sa sécurité, en prenant un risque ou en osant une action décisive.

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/pʊt ɒn ðə laɪn/C1informal
  • frMettre en jeu quelque chose d'important, comme sa réputation, son argent ou sa sécurité, en prenant un risque ou en osant une action décisive.

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.

    frmettre en jeu

    • 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.