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

Of the 2024 starters on the line, only André Otto is among the current Seminoles who could start in the opener. — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

In turn, Axira proposes a risky deal — steal something from the Tournament of Hearts, a dating competition where highborn citizenship is on the line. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Monday's layup came with a different team and a different record on the line. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

But when the voice on the line begins to reveal something monstrous, Maeve doesn’t hang up, drawing her family deeper into the dark. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on the line

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