cash on the line
The phrase "cash on the line" typically refers to immediate payment or money at risk, often used in business and finance contexts.
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Definition
B2Business Transactions
(informal, idiom)Payment required immediately at the time of service or purchase.
Example
- The contractor insisted on cash on the line before starting the project.
C1Finance
(informal, idiom)A situation where money is at risk, such as in a bet or investment.
Example
- He knew he had cash on the line when he invested in the startup.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cash on the line":
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