LAY IT ON THE LINE - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
lay it on the line (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To tell someone something clearly or honestly even if it is unpleasant
Ví dụ:
He laid it on the line and told her that she needed to start taking her responsibilities more seriously.
lay it on the line (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To risk something important
Ví dụ:
He laid his job on the line when he decided to whistle-blow on his company's illegal practices.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "lay it on the line" means to speak very honestly and directly about something, without holding back any important information. It is often used in situations where someone needs to be very clear about what they think or feel, without being afraid to upset or offend others. For example, if a boss needs to have a tough conversation with an employee about their performance, they might say "I need to lay it on the line and tell you that your work is not meeting our standards." In this case, the boss is being very honest and direct, without sugarcoating or avoiding the issue.
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