| 释义 |
Idiom butt is on the line(someone's) butt is on the line American & Australian, very informal! if someone's butt is on the line, they are in a situation where they will be blamed if things go wrong.It's my butt on the line if we don't make this delivery today, so get moving guys.
(one's) butt is on the lineOne's reputation, livelihood, wellbeing, or life is at stake. My butt is on the line, so this presentation has to go well! Their butt is on the line out there, so let's give them the air support they need. |