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

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

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-10-31 11:10

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

Put (one's) life on the line phrasal verb

The verb "put" can be substituted by the verb "lay". 

Put yourself in a dangerous or difficult situation to achieve something. 

He puts his life on the life. He can have everything or nothing.

I know that firefighters put their lives on the line every working day but becoming a firefighter is also my burning dream.

Other phrases about:

discretion is the better part of valour

We should be careful in doing everything instead of doing something risky.

If you play with fire, you get burned

If you do something dangerous or risky, you will get hurt.

save somebody's/your neck/skin/hide

To save somebody or yourself from a difficult, dangerous or bad situation

take evasive action
Do something aimed at evading an opponent
go in search of the golden fleece

To start an adventure that presents risks or challenges.

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

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

More examples:

He has put his life on the line. You know, he wants to help his patients during the Covid 19 pandemic period

Origin of Put (one's) life on the line

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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Parting shot / Parthian shot

A remark you make when you are leaving on the purpose of creating a stronger impact

Example:

The letter he left before leaving was his parting shot.

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