How to Pronounce "put it on the line"
expression
PUT it on thuh LINE
put it on thuh LINE
Definition
To risk something important, like money, a job, or your own safety, especially to achieve something or help someone. It can also mean to speak honestly, even if it is risky.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT it on thuh LINE
UK
put it on thuh LINE
Listen in Context
He decided to put it on the line to help his friend.
Sometimes you have to put it on the line to succeed.
She put it on the line and told the truth.
Every firefighter puts it on the line every single day.