How to Pronounce "lay on the line"
expression
LAY on thuh LYN
LAY on thuh LYN
Definition
To risk something important, such as money, life, or reputation, for a purpose. It can also mean to be very honest or direct about something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY on thuh LYN
UK
LAY on thuh LYN
Listen in Context
He lays everything on the line for his family.
Sometimes you have to lay your job on the line to do what's right.
She laid it on the line and told them the truth.
If you want the promotion, you’ll need to lay your reputation on the line.