| Idiom | Throw Caution to the Wind |
|---|---|
| Example | Pablo threw caution to the wind and went on the roller coaster. |
| Meaning | to be extremely daring; to take a huge risk; to act recklessly and hastily |
| Origin | The image of a brave person taking "caution" and fearlessly throwing it into the wind, where it's blown away, is an old one. We also use this expression to refer to the actions of a person who puts aside his or her fears to perform a brave deed. |
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