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(idiomatic) To discard or dispense with, especially in an abrupt or reckless manner.

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throw to the wind

Source Word

throw to the wind

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To discard or dispense with, especially in an abrupt or reckless manner.

Japanese Meaning

（慣用句）物事を軽んじ、突然かつ無謀に断念または放棄する / （慣用句）何かを思い切って捨て去る、放り出す

She decided to throw to the wind her carefully laid plans and follow her heart.

彼女は綿密に練った計画を思い切って捨て、心に従うことにした。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To discard or dispense with, especially in an abrupt or reckless manner.

throws to the wind

（ present singular third-person ）

throwing to the wind

（ participle present ）

threw to the wind

（ past ）

thrown to the wind

（ participle past ）