Meaning of put one's ass on the line | Babel Free

Definitions

To take a big risk.

idiomatic, vulgar

Examples

“I put my ass on the line to get you here, and all I expect is a little cooperation!”

“They thought everyone was afraid. Only they would risk their lives. Once people saw that we put our asses on the line, everything changed...”

“He put his ass on the line for his country and his family during the Second World War, but nobody seems to care about that anymore.”

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