go out on a limb

Definition

To take a risk.

Example Sentences

• "He doesn't want to go out on a limb, but he really should give it a try."
• "Consenting Adult is probably worth watching, if only because it's not every day a TV movie is made about gay people. But don't expect too much. As long as groups like the Moral Majority have power, I doubt TV will be going out on much of a limb for us."
• "I’m going to go out on a limb here. You’re together?"