out on a limb

Meaning

1. Editorial67% of films

   In a risky or exposed position by saying or doing something bold that may fail or be rejected

   I don't know, I haven't felt with anyone else, and going out on a limb, but would you want to spend more time together?

   - You OK? - I am out on a limb for you

2. Oxford33% of films

   not supported by other people

   Oh my God You re a fucking garbage man

In the movies · 3

• - You OK? - I am out on a limb for youSilver Linings Playbook2012
• I don't know, I haven't felt with anyone else, and going out on a limb, but would you want to spend more time together?Don't Look Up2021
• Oh my God You re a fucking garbage manTropic Thunder2008
• He s way out on a limb with this characterTropic Thunder2008
• Now, if you sit there and expect me to go out on a limb...Wedding Crashers2005
• I'm sticking myself out on a skinny limb!Bad Boys for Life2020
• It's what you like. We push, and we stretch, we go out on a limb.Runaway Bride1999
• Well, Spence, I'd be going out on a limb here, but -- You won't regret it, I promise.The Hot Chick2002

Learn it in full scenes

• Silver Linings Playbook2012
  • Pat Rides Home From the Hospital
  • Pat's Silver Lining Speech
  • Pat Tells Dr. Patel the Truth
• Don't Look Up2021
  • Kate Discovers the Comet
  • The Astronomers Call Dr. Oglethorpe
  • Kate and Mindy Wait Seven Hours

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• risk life and limb