Lay (something) On The Line Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Lay (something) On The Line Idiom mean?

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lay (something) on the line What does lay (something) on the line mean?	speak directly and firmly about something	The librarian finally had to lay it on the line and told everyone not to bring drinks into the library.
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not for love nor money What does "not for love nor money" mean?	not for anything	I will not for love nor money agree to work weekends starting next month.

RSVP What does "RSVP" mean?	Respondez S'il Vous Plait - French for please reply	Respondez S'il Vous Plait - French for please replyThe invitation said RSVP so I quickly sent off a note to say that I would be able to attend the party.
FYI What does "FYI" mean?	For Your Information	For Your InformationI wrote FYI on the information bulletin and sent it to the other members of the staff.
like nothing on earth What does "like nothing on earth" mean?	very unusual	The performance by our neighbor was like nothing on earth and surprised everyone who saw it.
high-handed What does "high-handed" mean?	disregarding other's feelings, overbearing	The employees took a high-handed approach to the negotiations and they were not successful.
There's the rub What does "There's the rub" mean?	The meaning of this idiom is 'that's the problem'.
Worse things happen at sea What does "Worse things happen at sea" mean?	This idiomatic expression is used as a way of telling someone not to worry so much about their problems.
muscle in on (someone or something) What does "muscle in on (someone or something)" mean?	forcefully try to discipline someone or take over someone's property or business	The large supermarket was trying to muscle in on the territory of the small shops.

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Lay (something) On The Line Idiom