Definition of 'out on a limb'
phrase
See full dictionary entry for limbIf 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.
Synonyms: independently, separately, in a dangerous position, sticking your neck out [informal] More Synonyms of out on a limb
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out on a limb in British English
a.
in a precarious or questionable position
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out on a limb in American English
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See full dictionary entry for limb
Informal
in a precarious or vulnerable position or situation
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
out on a limb in American English
in a dangerous or compromising situation; vulnerable
The company overextended itself financially and was soon out on a limb
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