on a limb

Example Sentences

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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

I’ll go out on a limb and say whatever those young Saudis at the WWE were thinking, it wasn’t about joining ISIS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Coaches have had to put themselves out on a limb.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

I may go out even further on a limb.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2024

They’d gone out on a limb for us.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam