lay it on the line

Idioms and Phrases

see lay on the line .

Example Sentences

“But if you’re upset, come into my office and lay it on the line. Once they’ve said your piece, I ask, ‘Is it out?

From Los Angeles Times

“You lay it on the line and see where the chips fall. … You want no regrets.”

From Seattle Times

As long as I lay it on the line and exceed my own personal expectations, I’m OK.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s made me really antsy to play, watching my teammates every week go out there and lay it on the line,” Hobbs said.

From Seattle Times

They’ll be back for Round 2 with their predictions for the Oscar nominations and once the actual noms are announced, they’ll lay it on the line to predict the Oscar winners in Round 3.

From Los Angeles Times

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