throw/fling/cast caution to the wind

idiom

: 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.

Examples of throw/fling/cast caution to the wind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
That is until the (now) 26-year-old decided to throw caution to the wind, quit her promising accounting job, buy a van, and live in it while traveling around the country. Julia Sullivan, SELF, 9 Oct. 2024 Thereafter, both throw caution to the wind and engage in a messy affair for the ages. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2024 Finger went to work on her, though, and after a few minutes Boaz, 77, was ready to throw caution to the wind. Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024 Still, experts believe that U.S. partners in Asia won’t throw caution to the wind and will make moves over the next several months to insulate themselves from the risk of U.S. reversal. Chad De Guzman, TIME, 18 Apr. 2024 The only answer is to throw caution to the wind, then throw the greatest house party mankind has ever known. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2022 Quite a few folks throw caution to the wind and celebrate extravagantly with lavish and expensive cocktails and pours. Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 25 Dec. 2023 The two decide to throw caution to the wind and get married on a whim, leading to a whirlwind of emotions. Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2023 The moon�s clash with Neptune encourages you to throw caution to the wind. USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2023

Dictionary Entries Near throw/fling/cast caution to the wind

Cite this Entry

“Throw/fling/cast caution to the wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%2Ffling%2Fcast%20caution%20to%20the%20wind. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!