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out on a limb



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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

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

I don’t think I would have been cast in this movie if I didn’t make music, if I didn’t go out on a limb and make an album.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 11, 2025

“I’m going to go out on a limb here and say based on how much he’s complaining about conditions in the courtroom, he would hate jail.”

From New York Times May 7, 2024

I thought Mr. Cowgill was going way out on a limb.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck




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