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out on a limb en · X

Pronunciation

Etymology

In reference to the risks of climbing out on the branch or limb of a tree.

Meanings

  1. (figuratively, idiomatic, often, with the verb go) In a risky, precarious, daring, or uncompromising position, especially one outside of the mainstream; vulnerable.
    • For quotations using this term, see Citations:out on a limb.
    • Sitting on the dockside at Oban, watching the to-ing and fro-ing in the harbour on a perfect summer's eve, I reflect on a trip which has taken me through our busiest cities to traverse the country's main lines, as well as explore some of the furthest extremities that were literally out on a limb. 2022 November 30, Paul Bigland, “Destination Oban: a Sunday in Scotland”, in RAIL, number 971, page 79:

Deriveds

go out on a limb

Relateds

stick one's neck out

Translations (2)

pl nadstawić karku (Translations) · pl nadstawiać karku (Translations)