He threw caution to the wind and quit his job.
throw to the wind
idiomTo discard or dispense with, especially in an abrupt or reckless manner.
She threw her worries to the wind and booked a spontaneous trip across the country.
The explorer threw all thoughts of safety to the wind as he ventured into the uncharted forest during the storm.
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as the wind blows
According to any given circumstances.
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break wind
To expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart.
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candle in the wind
A fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.
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finger to the wind
An attention to or focus on or awareness of current or prevailing trends, public opinion, or shifting circumstances.
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four sheets to the wind
Extremely drunk.
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get the wind up
To become frightened or disturbed.
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get wind
To be divulged; to become public.
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get wind in one's jaws
To have too much to say; talk too much; run at the mouth; to speak one's mind or voice one's opinion about a matter; blabber
Last updated April 17, 2026