lay something on the line

US /leɪ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɑːn ðə laɪn/
UK /leɪ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɑːn ðə laɪn/
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poner algo en juego, arriesgar algo

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.
Decidió poner su reputación en juego al apoyar la controvertida propuesta.
The CEO was willing to lay his job on the line for the new business strategy.
El CEO estaba dispuesto a arriesgar su puesto por la nueva estrategia de negocios.