do or say something that is different from most other people
get into a position where you are not supported by others
take a wild guess
get into a tough or disadvantaged position in order to support someone
get into a risky situation in order to help someone else
During an analysis of the news, he went out on a limb and expressed an opinion that was opposite to that held by the general public.
He went out on a limb trying to support the views of his colleague and in the process earned the ire of his boss.
Considering the fact that almost everyone is against him getting that post, would you really go out on a limb and support his candidature?
True to his character, he went out on a limb and expressed views that were exactly opposite to what everyone else wanted.
I’m not going to go out on a limb every time and support you for your goof ups.
There is no origin for this idiom
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