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Risk life and limb

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Extreme Danger

Use when someone risks being seriously hurt or killed, not for small threats.

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The stunt performer risked life and limb for the movie scene.
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Heroic Actions

Often used for people who willingly face danger to help others or for a cause.

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Medics in war zones risk life and limb to treat the wounded.
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Emotional Impact

The phrase evokes admiration or sympathy for the person taking the risk.

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She risked life and limb to rescue the animals from the shelter during the fire.
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