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out on a limb

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*out on a limb 
1. Lit. out on a limb of a tree where it is dangerous. (*Typically: be ~; go ~.) It's okay to climb the tree, but don't go out on a limb and fall off.
2. Fig. in a dangerous position to do something; at risk. (*Typically: be ~; go ~; put someone ~.) I don't want to go out on a limb, but I think we can afford to do it. If I had to go out on a limb, I would say that it will be a month before your merchandise will be delivered.
See also: limb, out

out on a limb
in a situation where you lack support He was pretty far out on a limb when he predicted the future of the industry two years ago.
Usage notes: often used with go: I'll go out on a limb and pick the Panthers to win on Sunday.
See also: limb, out


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He wasn’t really going out on a limb with that concept but, unlike a lot of investors, he held onto that vision.
I think Wilson is right although he might be out on a limb from most people.
 
 
 
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