put one’s ass on the line

(verb) to take a risk

Example Sentences:

Marek put his ass on the line when he recommended his lazy, boring friend for a job.

The bungee jumper put her ass on the line when she went bungee jumping with an untrustworthy company.

Wendy is putting her ass on the line by going on a date with a man she had never met.

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Similar idioms:

1. go out on a limb
2. ass
3. keep someone in line
4. pick up line
5. get one’s ass in gear
6. draw the line
7. pick up line
8. make an ass of oneself
9. cross the line
10. drop someone a line
11. kick some ass
12. bust one’s ass
13. smart ass
14. you bet your ass