lay on the line

短语

un. 筹足

发音

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To state strongly, clearly, and accurately.

    习语 及物

    1970-1975, Lou Sullivan, personal diary, quoted in 2019, Ellis Martin, Zach Ozma (editors), We Both Laughed In Pleasure The way I felt about my approach to him—I just wanted to lay it on the line, get an answer & split, I was so nervous. I didn't have any confidence to flirt my way into getting him to my place. Joyce said I can't just take the male role like that.

  2. 2.

    To risk.

    习语 及物

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