laying it on the line
Example Sentences
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They are laying it on the line every time they hit that field.
From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2011
I just know they are laying it on the line, they're physical.
From Reuters • Sep. 28, 2010
He impressed other newsmen with his solid judgment, laying it on the line about Faubus without being offensive.
From Time Magazine Archive
