Behavior & Approach - Without Care or Thought

Master English idioms that relate to being without care or thought, like "out of hand" and "give a hoot".

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to behave in a manner that is considered foolish or immature

Ex: She realized she had made an ass of herself by mispronouncing important names during her speech .

the gloves [are] off [sentence]

said to mean something is done without caring if someone gets offended or upset

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to {not} [lose] (any|) sleep (over|about) {sb/sth} [phrase]

to not be upset or concerned about someone or something at all

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out of hand [phrase]

without consideration and hesitation

Ex: She agreed to help out of hand , demonstrating her willingness to assist immediately .

to [run] roughshod over {sb/sth} [phrase]

to not care about other people's opinions, feelings, or rights

Ex: The new manager ran roughshod over the employees , making decisions without consulting them .

to [cut] {sb} to the quick [phrase]

to do or say something that is hurtful to someone and makes them undergo deep distress

Ex: His harsh words cut her to the quick , and she could n't hold back her tears .

to [give] a hoot [phrase]

to show concern for or care about someone or something

Ex: He gave a hoot about environmental conservation , and that 's why he spent his weekends cleaning up local parks .

to [give|care] a hang [phrase]

to care about a person or thing

Ex: She did n't give a hang for fancy parties ; she preferred quiet evenings at home .

to [look] out for number one [phrase]

to not care about other people and do what one believes is best for oneself

Ex: He decided to look out for number one and negotiate a better salary for himself .

Behavior & Approach
Foresight & Prudence	Overreaction	Tact	Being Tactful
Improvisation & Compromise	Behaving Politely	Lack of Care or Consideration	Without Care or Thought
Reacting or Demanding	Conversational Responses	Showing Surprise	Paying or Getting Attention
Not Paying Attention	Offensive Behavior	Reaction & Response	Jealousy & Competition
Harsh & Strict Treatment