ALL meanings of out on a limb
out on a limb
O o - noun out on a limb a part or member of an animal body distinct from the head and trunk, as a leg, arm, or wing: the lower limbs; artificial limbs. 1
- noun out on a limb a large or main branch of a tree. 1
- noun out on a limb a projecting part or member: the four limbs of a cross. 1
- noun out on a limb a person or thing regarded as a part, member, branch, offshoot, or scion of something: a limb of the central committee. 1
- noun out on a limb Archery. the upper or lower part of a bow. 1
- noun out on a limb Informal. a mischievous child, imp, or young scamp. 1
- verb with object out on a limb to cut the limbs from (a felled tree). 1
- idioms out on a limb out on a limb, in a dangerous or compromising situation; vulnerable: The company overextended itself financially and was soon out on a limb. 1
- phrase out on a limb If someone goes out on a limb, they do something they strongly believe in even though it is risky or extreme, and is likely to fail or be criticized by other people. 0
- noun out on a limb in a precarious or questionable position 0
- noun out on a limb isolated, esp because of unpopular opinions 0
- noun out on a limb in a precarious or vulnerable position or situation 0