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 by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To ignore the risks and act boldly without worrying about the consequences.
When you throw caution to the wind, you stop being careful and do something daring or spontaneous.
It is often used when someone decides to take a big risk or embrace an opportunity without overthinking the potential downsides.
"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 flat and went travelling with no plan — weren't you terrified?
Completely — but I threw caution to the wind and it was the best year of my life.
