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  1. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOUT ON A LIMB | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    OUT ON A LIMB definition: 1. having an opinion that is different from most people's and is unpopular: 2. having an opinion…. Learn more.

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      OUT ON A LIMB meaning: 1. having an opinion that is...

    • Limb

      LIMB definition: 1. an arm or leg of a person or animal: 2....

    • Out Tray

      OUT TRAY definition: 1. a flat, open container on a desk for...

  2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOUT ON A LIMB definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Out on a limb means doing something risky or extreme, and likely to fail or be criticized. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of this phrase with Collins Dictionary.

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  4. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › go+out+on+a+limbGo out on a limb - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    To do or say something that lacks evidence or support. She really went out on a limb with that hypothesis—the facts don't support it at all. That politician went out on a limb and publicly questioned the views of his party. I don't think I'm going out on a limb by saying that everyone will like that idea. See also: go, limb, on, out.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › out--on--a--limbOUT ON A LIMB Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Out on a limb means being in a difficult, awkward, or vulnerable position, like an animal on a tree branch. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of this idiom with Dictionary.com.

  6. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › out+on+a+limbOut on a limb - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    (informal) in a risky or difficult position because you are saying or doing something which does not have the support of other people: When he started that company, he really went out on a limb. It might have been a disaster. ♢ I seem to be out on a limb here. Does nobody agree with my idea?

  7. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › went+out+on+a+limbWent out on a limb - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    To do or say something that lacks evidence or support. She really went out on a limb with that hypothesis—the facts don't support it at all. That politician went out on a limb and publicly questioned the views of his party. I don't think I'm going out on a limb by saying that everyone will like that idea.

  8. www.phrases.org.uk › meanings › out-on-a-limbGo Out On A Limb - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder

    Put oneself in an isolated position in one’s support of someone or something. What's the origin of the phrase 'Go out on a limb'? The limb being talked about here is the branch of a tree and ‘out on a limb’ is an allusion to climbing trees and going just a bit further than is comfortable.