Meaning of risk life and limb | Babel Free

Definitions

To do something dangerous that will risk someone's existence together with his or her body faculties (used to emphasize and often overstate the danger associated with an action).

Examples

“This eviction should never ever have happened, especially when one of the breadwinners is risking life and limb, defending this same country.”

“She shrieked so excitedly when she spotted a balloon on the loose that several rows of fans made valiant efforts, risking life and limb, to catch it so they could have the honor of presenting it to her.”

“He cleared his throat. “You're risking life and limb in a car with a new driver and an engine making, quote, 'scraping noises.' It's not fine.” “She is not risking life and limb.” Ingrid put her hands on her hips. “I'm a very safe driver.””

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