lay it on the line
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“You lay it on the line and see where the chips fall. … You want no regrets.”
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024
“You have to give your best heart. You got to lay it on the line, whether you’re gassed out or you got full energy.”
From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2021
“I just want to lay it on the line, that the country deserves better, the McCain family deserves better,” the Georgia Republican told The Bulwark in an interview published Wednesday.
From Washington Times • Mar. 20, 2019
“You play hard, you lay it on the line, you stay mentally sharp, you carry yourself with character,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2016
Best thing would be to lay it on the line and not be a hog.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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