身みをさらす

expression, godan verb (-su)

expose oneself; put oneself in harm's way

Used when someone deliberately or unavoidably places themselves in a dangerous, risky, or vulnerable situation. Often followed by phrases like 危険に (to danger) or 非難に (to criticism).

See also: 晒す

• 彼かれは危き険けんに身みをさらして人ひと々びとを救すくった。

  He saved people by exposing himself to danger.

• そんな発はつ言げんをすれば、批ひ判はんに身みをさらすことになる。

  If you make such a remark, you will expose yourself to criticism.