out on a limb
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"We were out on a limb when we first suggested it," Fradkin said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
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
In any case, I’m going to go out on a limb and say it: Sir Ian has got talent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 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
“I’m going out on a limb here, so you know what that means,” the captain said.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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