on the line

phrase

1
: at great risk
puts his future on the line by backing that policy
2
: on the border between two categories

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“On the line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20line. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

Last Updated: - Definition revised
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!