| 单词 | to throw caution to the wind |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto throw (also toss, fling, etc.) caution to the wind(s) to throw (also toss, fling, etc.) caution to the wind(s) (and variants): to stop being cautious and yield to impulse; to choose a bold or risky course of action without concern for the consequences. Also in weakened use: to choose to do something daring or exciting.Cf. to fling, give, throw, etc. to the winds at wind n.1 26b. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > manner of action > carelessness > incautiousness > be incautious [verb (intransitive)] > be rash or reckless racklea1425 to set cock on the hoopa1549 to play at hand over head1590 to throw (also toss, fling, etc.) caution to the wind(s)1751 to play the wild1849 rip1858 to fling (throw) one's cap over the windmill1885 1751 Adventures Capt. De la Fontaine 18 The better to succeed, he gave all Reserve and timid Caution to the Wind. 1801 C. Dibdin Brother Jack 2 He..leaving caution to the wind, risks every chance to serve mankind. 1852 Stirling Observer 29 July We who were merely onlookers, began to dread the consequences.., as both seemed actually to throw all caution to the winds. 1898 A. Castle & E. Castle Pride of Jennico iii. ii. 262 I vowed..that if he did not instantly tell me all I would throw caution to the wind and go to the palace and demand my wife in person. 1987 H. Hauser Call to Adventure xix. 192 People like Glenn will always toss caution to the wind, opt for the adventure and go ahead anyway. 1997 R. Bulkin Frommer's 97 Washington, D.C. 115 Throw caution to the winds and order up a cinnamon and apple spice cake smothered with brandy caramel sauce. 2019 Western Times (Queensland) (Nexis) 9 May 11 Throwing caution to the wind, they sign contracts and buy a house together. < as lemmas |
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