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on the line in German

on the line in German is auf dem Spiel, auf Messers Schneide, auf der Kippe.

on the line in German

auf dem Spiel
(figurative) At risk, as in a contest or enterprise.
auf Messers Schneide
(figurative) At risk, as in a contest or enterprise.
auf der Kippe
(figurative) At risk, as in a contest or enterprise.
auf der Linie
(sports) On one of the lines marked on a playing field or court; (by extension) within bounds.
an der Strippe
in der Leitung
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What is "on the line" in German?

"on the line" in German is auf dem Spiel, auf Messers Schneide, auf der Kippe.

Are there other ways to say "on the line" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "on the line": auf dem Spiel, auf Messers Schneide, auf der Kippe, auf der Linie, an der Strippe, in der Leitung.

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