C1idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
throw caution to the wind
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to stop being careful and do something risky
Can sound exciting or reckless depending on the result. 'Throw caution to the winds' is also correct.
In context
For once, I threw caution to the wind and booked a last-minute trip to Phu Quoc.
Investors who throw caution to the wind often lose more than they can afford.
More idioms about decisions
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- bite the bulletto make yourself do something unpleasant that you have been avoiding
- have second thoughtsto start to doubt a decision you have made and consider changing it
- it's up to youyou can decide; the choice is yours
- sit on the fenceto avoid choosing between two sides or options, especially in an argument