Meaning of the word "out on a limb" in English
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out on a limb
US /aʊt ɑn ə lɪm/
UK /aʊt ɑn ə lɪm/
Idiom
1.
in a dangerous or isolated position where one is dependent on others
Example:
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He went out on a limb to support his friend, even though it meant risking his own reputation.
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If you go out on a limb and make that claim, you'd better have evidence to back it up.
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