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out on a limb

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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

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out of the way
out of thin air
out of this world
out of touch
out of way
out of whack
out of whole cloth

out on a limb
out the window
out to lunch
out-and-out
out-of-date
out-of-the-way
outside
outside of

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