lay something on the line
US /leɪ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɑːn ðə laɪn/
UK /leɪ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɑːn ðə laɪn/
1.
to risk something important, such as one's reputation or career, in order to achieve something
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He decided to lay his reputation on the line by supporting the controversial proposal.
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The CEO was willing to lay his job on the line for the new business strategy.