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

Examples of on the line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the unlikely duo closing in, the crime ring pushes past their limits, putting everything on the line for their beliefs — and their most ambitious heist yet. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 July 2026

Spain is set to face France in Dallas on Tuesday with a shot at the World Cup final on the line. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 July 2026

Another was because the call quality had diminished due to static on the line that didn’t go away despite a couple of service visits from AT&T. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

His focus will return to the pitch at Gillette Stadium, with a place in the last four of the World Cup on the line. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for on the line

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline