out on a limb   (TTS發音)

1. in a dangerous position處境危險

    The company overextended itself and was soon out on a limb. 該公司擴展得太快，很快便陷入困境。

    You'll be putting yourself out on a limb if you undertake to defend such an unpopular act. 如果你同意為這樣一種不得人心的行為作辯護，就會使自己陷于困境。

2. with one's beliefs and opinions openly stated公開發表

    The President went out on a limb and supported a foreign aid bill that many people were against. 總統公開表示自己的見解，對許多人反對的援外法案表示支持。