How to Pronounce "put your ass on the line"
expression
PUT yur ASS on the LYNE
put yaw ASS on the LYNE
Definition
To take a serious risk, especially when there may be negative consequences for you if things go wrong. Usually used in informal or somewhat crude language.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈæs/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /æs/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT yur ASS on the LYNE
UK
put yaw ASS on the LYNE
Listen in Context
He put his ass on the line by speaking up against his boss.
Are you really going to put your ass on the line for this project?
She put her ass on the line to help a friend in trouble.
Sometimes you have to put your ass on the line if you want real change to happen.