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life and limb

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪf n̩ ˈlɪm/

The English word “life and limb” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. Existence together with the bodily faculties.

Etymology

A reference to a person risking the loss of their life and injury to their limbs (arms and legs).

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