to the wind

phrase

variants or to the winds
: aside, away
threw caution to the wind

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But, as with everything, there are those whose stories are all about throwing caution to the wind. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 In addition to the wind, the hottest conditions will be along the coast, where temperatures will be in the 90s. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Throwing safety to the winds could be throwing civilization into the trash. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 But external leadership quickly devolves if our inner landscapes are left scattered to the wind during massive, often uninvited personal upheavals. — Patrick Murphy, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the wind

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“To the wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20wind. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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