Region: General | Usage example: I’ll go out on a limb and say we will win the pitch.

Go out on a limb

Meaning

Take a risk by making a bold statement or action.

Used to describe stepping beyond comfort zones.

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Tree-climbing metaphor for venturing far from safety.

Found in 19th-century writing describing daring explorers.