out on a limb

成語所屬單字limbs

out on a limb — 慣用語

1. in a position where you are alone and unsupported, or where you have taken a ris

1.慣用語
釋義

孤立無援;處於險境

in a position where you are alone and unsupported, or where you have taken a risk by expressing an opinion or doing something that others disagree with.

例句

The politician went out on a limb by supporting the unpopular new law, even though most of her party opposed it.

Hugo felt he was out on a limb when he suggested the company change its long-standing policy, but his idea later proved successful.