throw to the wind
1throw to the wind — verb To discard or dispense with, especially in an abrupt or reckless manner. Proud of their accomplishment, they recently threw secrecy to the wind, opened their basement display room to visitors …
2throw caution to the wind — verb To do something despite the risks. I couldnt bear to let you go yet See Also: throw to the wind …
3throw/fling/cast caution to the wind — to stop being careful and do something that is dangerous or that might result in failure After thinking about it for years, he finally threw/flung/cast caution to the wind, quit his job, and started his own company. • • • Main Entry: ↑caution th …
4throw caution to the wind(s) — throw/cast/caution to the wind(s) phrase to stop being careful and do something that you know has risks Thesaurus: to take riskssynonym Main entry: caution * * * throw/cast caution to the ˈwind( …
5throw caution to the wind(s) — to take a risk. You could always throw caution to the wind and have another glass of wine …
6throw caution to the wind — When people throw caution to the wind, they take a great risk …
7throw caution to the wind — ► to decide not to worry about possible dangers or risks: »Faced with one of the worst financial crises in recent memory, British investors threw caution to the wind and scrambled to buy stocks. Main Entry: ↑caution …
8throw caution to the wind (or winds) — act in a reckless manner. → caution …
9throw caution to the wind — ► throw caution to the wind act in a reckless manner. Main Entry: ↑caution …
10throw to the winds — ▪ To scatter or throw away recklessly ▪ To abandon (restraint, prudence, caution, discretion, etc) ● wind …
