What is another word for out on a limb?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊt ˌɒn ɐ lˈɪm] (IPA)

Being "out on a limb" is an idiom used to express being in a precarious or risky situation that puts oneself in a vulnerable position. If you are looking for synonyms to describe this situation, you could say someone is "out on a ledge," "hanging by a thread," "stretched thin," "in a tenuous position," or "walking on thin ice." Other options include "in a tight spot," "in a pinch," "cut off from support," "at the edge of a cliff," or "in a bind." Essentially, any phrase that conveys someone being in a difficult or dangerous situation could be used as a synonym for "out on a limb".

What are the hypernyms for Out on a limb?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Out on a limb

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