Interesting phrases part 92

"Out on a limb" I wonder why people climb a tree before taking an emotional risk.

Top | New | Old

ArtieKat · M

Why not an arm or a leg type of limb, Shannon?

shannonredtail · 31-35, F

@ArtieKat you could be out on those but in almost any case you'd be out on limbs not just 1

brewster12345 · 61-69, MVIP

To "go out on a limb" means to take a risk by doing or saying something that is unsupported, unconventional, or goes against the majority. It often involves putting yourself in a vulnerable position.

Add a comment...