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lay on the line

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  • verb idiomatic, transitive To state strongly, clearly, and accurately.
  • verb idiomatic, transitive To risk.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb expose to a chance of loss or damage

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hypernyms (5)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. assay
  2. attempt
  3. essay
  4. seek
  5. try

hyponyms (6)

Words more specific or concrete

  1. adventure
  2. bell the cat
  3. hazard
  4. jeopardize
  5. stake
  6. venture

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