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on the line

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on the line

1. at risk of failing or being harmed There's a lot of pride on the line when your book is published.

2. speaking on the telephone I asked to speak to Tyler, but Tyler's mom came on the line instead.

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on the line

1. Ready or available for immediate payment.

2. So as to be risked; in jeopardy: "Careers were on the line once again" (Seymour M. Hersh).

See also: line, on