English / idiom
On the Line
MEANING IN ENGLISH
At risk, in jeopardy, or subject to being lost
In context
01
With hundreds of jobs on the line, the workers stood their ground during negotiations.
02
His reputation was on the line, so he defended his integrity vigorously against the false allegations.
Synonyms
at stake,in jeopardy,at risk
Antonyms
safe,secure,protected
Collocations
put reputation on the line,jobs on the line,life on the line