Put (one's) ass on the line In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put (one's) ass on the line", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Regina Tuyen Le calendar 2022-03-31 08:03

Meaning of Put (one's) ass on the line

Synonyms:

put (one's) butt on the line , put (one's) neck on the line , put (oneself) on the line , stick (one's) neck out

Put (one's) ass on the line vulgar slang verb phrase

Put oneself in a dangerous situation

I put my ass on the line for you, and you don't even care.

You can play this extreme sport as long as you don't put your ass on the line.

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If you take a flyer (on something), you take a chance, risk, or gamble on it.

Grammar and Usage of Put (one's) ass on the line

Verb Forms

  • put (one's) ass on the line
  • puts (one's) ass on the line
  • putting (one's) ass on the line

The verb "put" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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