out on a limb

Example Sentences

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In any case, I’m going to go out on a limb and say it: Sir Ian has got talent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In addition cowriting, Lopez goes out on a limb and takes the role of what can rightly be called “Me,” a husband-hunter jailed in such metaphorical music-video scenarios as “glass house” and “love factory.”

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2024

What McNulty said in August: "I'm going out on a limb a bit here but I have a feeling we will see a very strong Aston Villa this season."

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024

Meanwhile, your prognosticating columnist isn’t so sure what to believe, and he’s certainly not going out on a limb to make any guarantees right now.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2023

Hence, even though terrified of political commitments, Bloom had gone out on a limb and it had cost them.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols