lay something on the line
US /leɪ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɑːn ðə laɪn/
UK /leɪ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɑːn ðə laɪn/
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무엇인가를 걸다, 위험을 감수하다
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.
그는 논란이 많은 제안을 지지함으로써 자신의 명성을 걸기로 결정했다.
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The CEO was willing to lay his job on the line for the new business strategy.
CEO는 새로운 사업 전략을 위해 자신의 직업을 걸 용의가 있었다.