lay something on the line
US /leɪ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɑːn ðə laɪn/
UK /leɪ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɑːn ðə laɪn/
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colocar algo em risco, arriscar 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.
Ele decidiu colocar sua reputação em risco ao apoiar a proposta controversa.
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The CEO was willing to lay his job on the line for the new business strategy.
O CEO estava disposto a colocar seu emprego em risco pela nova estratégia de negócios.