身みを挺ていする

expression, suru verb (special)

risk one's life; put one's life on the line

Used when someone stakes their life or safety to accomplish something. Often appears as 身を挺して (adverbial form).

• 消しょう防ぼう士しは身みを挺ていして子こ供どもを救きゅう出しゅつした。

  The firefighter risked his life to rescue the child.

• 彼かれは身みを挺ていして真しん実じつを明あきらかにしようとした。

  He tried to reveal the truth, putting his life on the line.

expression, suru verb (special)

step forward; give one's all

A slightly extended use: to commit oneself fully or take initiative, not necessarily life-threatening. Still carries a strong sense of dedication.

• 社しゃ長ちょうは身みを挺ていして新しん事じ業ぎょうに取とり組くんだ。

  The president stepped forward and devoted himself to the new business.

• 彼かの女じょは身みを挺ていしてチームをまとめた。

  She gave her all to bring the team together.