Thrown to the wind

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

10 of the tribes were thrown to the wind by the Assyrians in 722 BC.

by Lelouch0zerogeass July 12, 2021

throw caution to the wind

to disregard any risk or potential disaster when undertaking any enterprise, venture, etc.

The founders of the American-based fast-food chain, McDonald's, decided to throw caution to the wind when they established their original franchises in the 1930s, during the Great Depression.

by Polo May 24, 2007