Throw caution to the wind meaning
What does the saying 'Throw caution to the wind' mean?
Idiom: Throw caution to the wind
Meaning:
When people throw caution to the wind, they take a great risk.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Weather |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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