idiom
out on a limb
OWT on ah LIM
aʊt ɒn ə lɪmListen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
outonalimb
Dictionary meaning
in a risky or vulnerable position; exposed to danger without support
People also look up
Break the ice
Brayk the ice
Hit the nail on the head
Hit the nayl on the hed
Under the weather
UN-der the WETH-er
Piece of cake
Peess of kayk
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “out on a limb” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction