After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When the accountant made those remarks he knew that he was putting his job on the line. This means that the accountant was
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risking losing his job
- announcing his resignation
- urging people to take his profession
- revealing secrets about his job
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
The phrase "putting his job on the line" means that the accountant was taking a risk that could result in him losing his job.