Put (oneself) on the line In english explanation

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

author Ann Thu calendar 2021-09-25 03:09

Meaning of Put (oneself) on the line

Synonyms:

Lay (oneself) on the line

Put (oneself) on the line verb phrase

Put oneself in a dangerous situation

He put himself on the line to save the hostage.

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

I'm willing to put myself on the line for you.

Other phrases about:

take a flyer (on something)

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

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This proverb advise you already have your own valuable thing, so you don't need to take the risk of getting something better, which may cause you to lose everything.

take (one's) chances

1. To grab or make the most of the opportunities when they happens or exists

2. When you take your chances, you take a risk because you may fail.

throw/cast caution to the wind(s)

To do something without considering risks, threats, or consequences

risk (one's) neck

To do something harmful or dangerous to one's health and life

 

Grammar and Usage of Put (oneself) on the line

Verb Forms

  • put (oneself) on the line
  • puts (oneself) on the line
  • putting (oneself) on the line

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

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Something or someone has been somewhere and become so familiar that it is hard for you to accept that place without them.

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He was here for such a long time, so he was part of the furniture.

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