Where does the phrase "going out on a limb" come from?
by 
Chris Hansen
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i'm not entirely sure but i think it has something to do with climbing trees and being on a branch, when you go out on the limb of the tree you become unsafe, putting yourself in danger
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"To get to the fruit of a tree, you have to go out on a limb." It means that sometimes you have to take a chance to reap the reward.
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Trying to reach the apple at the end of the branch. Can also mean taking a risk. "I'm going out on a limb here to help you Bob." +5
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You could get hung for it, but you're going to do it anyways. "Okay Pete, I'll go out on a limb and steal the damn horse with you."
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