throw caution to the wind

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• toss caution to the wind

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Verb

throw caution to the wind

1. (idiomatic) To do something despite the risks.
   • 1998, Mariah Carey, "The Roof":

     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.

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• throw to the wind