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Go Out on a Limb (Origin)
What Is the Origin of the Saying "Go Out on a Limb"?
The term "go out on a limb" means to take a risk or to adopt a tough position in order to support someone.Table of Contents
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Examples of Use:
- He was willing to go out on a limb and propose a radical solution to the problem.
- She decided to go out on a limb and invest her savings in a startup she believed in.
- The scientist was ready to go out on a limb and present his groundbreaking research, despite potential skepticism.
- He decided to go out on a limb and take the lead on the project, even though it was outside his comfort zone.
- She was not afraid to go out on a limb and express her unconventional opinions during the debate.
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