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(one's) ass is on the line

(one's) ass is on the line

informal One's reputation, livelihood, or wellbeing is at stake. My ass is on the line, so this presentation has to go well! Their ass is on the line out there, so let's give them the air support they need.
See also: ass, line, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Xanthos-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Muirgel-Irish
WaldekVAHL-dekPolish
Ode-Medieval English
Amaurya-mo-REEFrench
Callixtus-Late Roman
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