put your head on the block

US /pʊt jʊər hɛd ɑn ðə blɑk/
UK /pʊt jʊər hɛd ɑn ðə blɑk/
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冒风险, 承担责任

to risk your reputation or position by supporting something or someone, especially when there is a chance of failure or criticism

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I'm willing to put my head on the block for this project because I truly believe in it.
我愿意为这个项目冒风险,因为我真的相信它。
He put his head on the block for his team, defending their controversial decision.
他为他的团队冒了风险,为他们有争议的决定辩护。