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

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The defense had its moments but gave way when the game was on the line. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Kyle Fletcher will also put his AEW International Championship on the line against Konosuke Takeshita and Kazuchika Okada in a three-way battle between current and former Don Callis Family members. — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 For now, the NXT Women’s Championship is on the line as Grey goes up against Jordan. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for on the line

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“On the line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20line. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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