on a limb
Example Sentences
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If you want to go out on a limb, Disclosure Day was not everyone’s favorite, but it’s worthy of your consideration.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
Rohl's exit is slightly embarrassing for Cavenagh as he's gone out on a limb to defend the manager in the face of criticism from fans.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Publishing a forecast that differs significantly from competitors’ amounts to throwing your weight behind a strong trading recommendation, so many economists hesitate to go out on a limb.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
“Having been a real … wilderness for a long time, and feeling very out on a limb … to be considered part of a movement, at least at first, was exciting,” he recalls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2025
The barred owl was perched on a limb halfway down Frightful’s Mountain.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
