out on a limb
Example Sentences
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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
Better to have politicians and experts who study the pressing issues of the day and go out on a limb rather than shrug their shoulders.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025
“I’m not going out on a limb to say they had Black friends in their homes,” she says.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024
Share your thoughts about the match or go out on a limb and give us a prediction.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024
“I’m going out on a limb here, so you know what that means,” the captain said.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
