lay it on the line
Example Sentences
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“You lay it on the line and see where the chips fall. … You want no regrets.”
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024
“To be considered among the very best, you must be willing to lay it on the line against the very best,” West said.
From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2022
Women “need to get permission from each other that it’s all right to lay it on the line every day,” she says.
From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2016
I’m going to go out there and I’m going to lay it on the line.
From Washington Times • Nov. 16, 2015
Best thing would be to lay it on the line and not be a hog.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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