go out on a limb
Speech parts
1. go out on a limb - Verb
2. go out on a limb - Phrase
Meaning
(idiomatic) To take a risk.
He doesn't want to go out on a limb, but he really should give it a try.
(idiomatic) To hazard a guess.
I’m going to go out on a limb here. You’re together?
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You've got to go out on a limb sometimes because that's where the fruit is.
You're unwilling to go out on a limb because it just might break underneath you.
Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. It's where all the fruit is.
Our feeling is that the most important thing on a set is that actors have enough confidence to try different things. If there's stress or tension, they won't go out on a limb because they won't want to embarrass themselves if they don't feel completely comfortable.
The qualities of an exceptional cook are akin to those of a successful tightrope walker: an abiding passion for the task, courage to go out on a limb and an impeccable sense of balance.
Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is.