attempt vs lay on the line

lay on the line vs attempt

attempt is a noun but lay on the line is not a noun.

attempt and lay on the line both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No
lay on the line	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, lay on the line is a hyponym of attempt; that is, lay on the line is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attempt:

attempt: make an effort or attempt
lay on the line: expose to a chance of loss or damage

Other hyponyms of attempt include pick up the gauntlet, take a dare, fight, struggle, give it a try, have a go, grope, endeavor, endeavour, strive, give it a try, give it a whirl, adventure, chance, gamble, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances, put on the line, risk.

attempt (noun)	lay on the line (noun)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
the act of attacking

attempt (verb)	lay on the line (verb)
enter upon an activity or enterprise	expose to a chance of loss or damage
make an effort or attempt

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