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Definition |
a daring move to take risks |
Examples |
1) Sarah decided to go out on a limb
and invest all her savings in the startup, hoping for a big return. 2)
She decided to join the hiking group for the first time, rather than
going out on a limb and venturing
into the wilderness alone. |
Etymology |
The term likely originated from the idea of
climbing a tree by venturing out on a thin or precarious branch,
symbolizing a daring or uncertain move. |
Synonyms |
stick one's neck out, take a risk, make a
leap of faith |
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