To throw caution to the wind means to stop worrying about danger or consequences and act boldly or recklessly. It describes a moment when someone decides not to be careful anymore.
The expression comes from the image of literally throwing one's caution away so that the wind carries it off. The phrase has been used in English since at least the 1800s.
The expression comes from the image of literally throwing one's caution away so that the wind carries it off. The phrase has been used in English since at least the 1800s.
On the last day of the trip, they threw caution to the wind and tried the steep hiking trail.