How to Pronounce "throw to the wind"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd
THROH tuh thuh WIND
θɹˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈwaɪnd
thruh TOO thuh WIND
Definition
To ignore or stop caring about something important, such as rules, plans, or worries, and act without caution or restraint.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈwaɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH tuh thuh WIND
UK
thruh TOO thuh WIND
Listen in Context
She decided to throw to the wind all her fears and move to another country.
They throw to the wind the rules and play however they want.
If you throw to the wind your worries, you might have more fun.
Sometimes you just have to throw to the wind your doubts and go for it.