“Go out on a limb”
Definition
To take a risk by saying or doing something.
Beispiele
Examples
“I’ll go out on a limb and say the idea will work.”
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I’ll go out on a limb and say the idea will work.
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- What does "Go out on a limb" mean?
- "Go out on a limb" means to take a risk by saying or doing something.
- How do you use "Go out on a limb" in a sentence?
- Example: "I’ll go out on a limb and say the idea will work."
- Should I interpret "Go out on a limb" word for word?
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