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go out on a limb

Meaning: To take a risk.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

Origin: The expression suggests that going out on a tree branch that might break is risky. The expression, however, is not used to describe physical risk.

More idioms — Daily Life

  • go to the dogs — To fall into disrepair; to deteriorate.
  • go with the flow — To take a relaxed attitude towards life.
  • golden age — A time when something is at its best.
  • good samaritan — A person who helps someone in trouble without thought of personal gain.
  • grim reaper — Death.
  • hair's breadth — A very narrow amount.

More English idioms

  • go over with a bang — To be extremely successful.
  • go over like a lead balloon — To be completely unsuccessful, contrary to expectations; to fail.
  • go to pieces — To fall apart physically or emotionally; to lose one's self-control.
  • go up in smoke — To disappear; to be ruined.
  • good grief! — An expletive that means "This is ridiculous!" or "I've had enough!".
  • grasp at straws — To act in desperation with little hope of success.

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