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lay sb / sth on the line

更新日期:2026-08-14

词语 lay sb / sth on the line
释义

lay sb / sth on the linea. to state something, especially a threat, demand, or criticism, in a very clear way表明某事〔尤指威胁、要求或批评〕:•Lay it on the line and tell them what's really been happening.你就实话实说,把真相告诉他们。b. also put sb / sth on the line to risk losing your life, your job etc, especially in order to help someone〔尤指为了帮助别人而〕冒某人/某事的风险:•I've laid myself on the line for him once already.我已经冒风险帮过他一回了。

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