out on a limb

out on a limb
*out on a limb
1. Lit. out on a limb of a tree where it is dangerous. (*Typically: be \out on a limb; go \out on a limb.) •

It's okay to climb the tree, but don't go out on a limb and fall off.

2. Fig. in a dangerous position to do something; at risk. (*Typically: be \out on a limb; go \out on a limb; put someone \out on a limb.) •

I don't want to go out on a limb, but I think we can afford to do it.

If I had to go out on a limb, I would say that it will be a month before your merchandise will be delivered.

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{adv. phr.} With your beliefs and opinions openly stated; in a dangerous position that can't be changed. * /The president went out on a limb and supported a foreign aid bill that many people were against./ * /Grandfather went out on a limb before the summer was over and said that the next winter would be long and cold with many snowstorms./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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