Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

out on a limb

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.70 in modern English

Syllables
out- on a limb
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

In a risky, precarious, daring, or uncompromising position, especially one outside of the mainstream; vulnerable.

Example Sentences

Etymology

In reference to the risks of climbing out on the branch or limb of a tree.

Phrases

go out on a limb stick one's neck out

Frequently Paired Words

stick one's neck out

Questions

What does out on a limb mean?
In a risky, precarious, daring, or uncompromising position, especially one outside of the mainstream; vulnerable.
Where does out on a limb come from?
In reference to the risks of climbing out on the branch or limb of a tree.

How to pronounce out on a limb

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