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Definition |
to act without considering the risks |
Examples |
1) Skydiving is an activity for people who
throw caution to the wind. 2) She decided to
throw caution to the wind and pursue
her dreams of starting her own business. |
Etymology |
The phrase originates from the idea of throwing something into the air,
disregarding for potential risks |
Synonyms |
take a leap of faith, go all out, act recklessly |
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