Antonyms for lay on the line

Grammar : Adj, verb

Spell : lahyn

Phonetic Transcription : laɪn

Definition of lay on the line

Origin : late 14c., "to tie with a cord," from line (n.). Meaning "to mark or mark off with lines" is from mid-15c. Sense of "to arrange in a line" is from 1640s; that of "to join a line" is by 1773. To line up "form a line" is attested by 1889, in U.S. football.

As in open : adj honest, objective
As in openhearted : adj frank
As in plainspoken : adj frank
As in straight-from-the-shoulder : adj frank
As in straight-out : adj frank
As in straight-shooting : adj frank
As in frank : adj completely honest
As in honest : adj truthful, candid
As in jeopardize : verb endanger
As in propose : verb suggest, present for action
As in relate : verb give an account of
As in propound : verb propose
As in endanger : verb put in jeopardy

Synonyms for lay on the line

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