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 make an ass (out) of oneself

to behave in a manner that is considered foolish or immature

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [make] an ass (out|) of {oneself}\"$

the gloves are off

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

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$Definition & Meaning of \"the gloves [are] off\"$

to not lose (any) sleep over somebody or something

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

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to {not} [lose] (any|) sleep (over|about) {sb/sth}\"$

out of hand

without consideration and hesitation

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$Definition & Meaning of \"out of hand\"$

to run roughshod over somebody or something

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

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [run] roughshod over {sb/sth}\"$

to cut somebody to the quick

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

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [cut] {sb} to the quick\"$

to give a hoot

to show concern for or care about someone or something

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [give] a hoot\"$

to give a hang

to care about a person or thing

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [give|care] a hang\"$

to look out for number one

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

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [look] out for number one\"$