out on a limb
The phrase "out on a limb" typically means to be in a vulnerable or risky situation, or to take a stance or opinion that is unsupported or unpopular. It originates from the image of a person climbing a tree and being situated on a branch that is far from the trunk, leaving them exposed and more susceptible to danger or isolation.
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