Throw Caution to the Wind.
English
idiom
To ignore or act without worrying about any potential dangers or risks.
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To ignore or act without worrying about any potential dangers or risks.
Trusted by1M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To ignore the risks and act boldly.
When you throw caution to the wind, you stop being careful and do something daring without thinking it over.
It is often used when someone takes a big chance on the spur of the moment.
"Roll the Dice"
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Accepting an uncertain outcome and letting chance determine the result
"Take a Leap of Faith"
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Committing to an action based on belief or hope with no guarantee it will work
"Throw Caution to the Wind"
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Acting boldly and ignoring potential risks to pursue something you want
I've been thinking about applying for the job abroad, but I'm scared to leave everything behind.
Throw caution to the wind — you can always come back, but this opportunity won't wait.
What if we just booked that trip and figured out the details later?
Let's throw caution to the wind — book it and we'll make it work.
You sold your apartment and went traveling with no plan — weren't you terrified?
Completely — but I threw caution to the wind and it was the best year of my life.
