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Meaning of throw caution to the wind | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To do something despite the risks.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Español liarse la manta a la cabeza ponerse el mundo por montera

Examples

“I couldn't bear to let you go yet So I threw caution to the wind And started listening to my longing heart And then you softly pressed your lips to mine And feelings surfaced I'd suppressed For such a long time.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

throw chunks throw cold water on throw dirt throw dirt on throw down throw down one's tools