"lay on the line" 怎么发音
expression
LAY on thuh LYN
LAY on thuh LYN
释义
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 音标
美式英语
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
英式英语
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
简化发音
美式
LAY on thuh LYN
英式
LAY on thuh LYN
语境中听
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.