Phrase of the Day (throw caution to the wind)-26JUN20

Phrase of the Day (throw caution to the wind)-26JUN20

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is throw caution to the wind” and its meaning is “to behave or do something carelessly by ignoring risks/dangers involved in it”.

Example Sentence: The next few weeks are critical to tamping down (reduce) a disturbing COVID-19 surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases told the U.S. Congress on Tuesday — issuing a plea for people to avoid crowds and wear masks. Dr. Fauci told lawmakers he understands the pent-up desire to get back to normal as the U.S. begins emerging from months of stay-at-home orders and business shutdowns. But that has “to be a gradual step-by-step process and not throwing caution to the wind”, he said.

This word is present in The Hindu International article  Next few weeks are critical in combating COVID-19, says Fauci and click here to read it.

Courtesy: The Hindu

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