- They can see themselves going out on a limb, voting for a very controversial energy bill.
- I don't think we're going out on a limb in claiming that global warming is a problem that must be addressed.
- Rob Thompson, the producer, admits the series is going out on a limb in that it is quite different to anything else currently on television.
- PHRASE : PHR after v, v-link PHR | If someone goes out on a limb, they do something they strongly believe in even though it is risky or extreme, and is likely to fail or be criticized by other people.
- If you go out on a limb, you state an opinion or you do something which is very different to most other people.
.... Cobuild, http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/go+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.
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.
- I'll go out on a limb and pick the Panthers to win on Sunday.
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