"Throw caution to the wind” — Groundhog Day"
Definition
To throw caution to the wind means to stop worrying about risks and do something bold or reckless anyway.
How to use it
Phil Connors in Groundhog Day literally has nothing to lose, which makes his decision to throw caution to the wind both funny and liberating. In everyday English, it is used when someone decides to ignore the sensible option and go for it anyway.
Examples
► "She threw caution to the wind and quit her job to travel the world."
► "We threw caution to the wind and ordered every dessert on the menu."
From the lesson
7 Hollywood Idioms | The Ultimate Compilation
This phrase appears in the 7 Hollywood Idioms | The Ultimate Compilation lesson. Open it to watch the scene and download the free worksheet.
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