lay on the line vs attempt

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

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

As verbs, attempt is a hypernym of lay on the line; that is, attempt is a word with a broader meaning than lay on the line:

Other hypernyms of lay on the line include assay, essay, seek, try.

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

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