laying it on the line meaning in English

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His father laid it on the line to him about the best course of action to pursue
他父亲坦白告诉他该采取何种最佳行动。
His barber laid it on the line to him about the best course of action to pursue
他的理发师坦白告诉他该采取何种最佳行动。
His best friend laid it on the line to him about the best course of action to pursue
他最好的朋友坦白告诉他该采取何种最佳行动。
The marriage counselor laid it on the line to him about the best course of action to pursue
婚姻顾问坦白告诉他该采取何种最佳行动。