"lay it on the line" 怎么发音
expression
LAY it on thuh LINE
LAY it on thuh LINE
释义
To speak very honestly and directly, even if it is difficult or risky. It means saying exactly what you think or mean, without hiding anything.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
英式英语
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
简化发音
美式
LAY it on thuh LINE
英式
LAY it on thuh LINE
语境中听
Let me lay it on the line: We need to work harder.
She laid it on the line and told her friend the truth.
If you want to help, you have to lay it on the line.
I’m just going to lay it on the line—we can’t afford this trip right now.