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In a risky, precarious, daring, or uncompromising position, especially one outside of the mainstream; vulnerable.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, idiomatic, often
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
In reference to the risks of climbing out on the branch or limb of a tree.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
