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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}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/41264/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [make] an ass (out|) of {oneself}")
to make an ass (out) of oneself
[phrase]
to behave in a manner that is considered foolish or immature
Ex: Sometimes, it's better to stay quiet than risk making an ass out of yourself by saying the wrong thing.
![the gloves [are] off](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42184/thumb/350?type=jpeg "the gloves [are] off")
the gloves are off
[sentence]
said to mean something is done without caring if someone gets offended or upset
Ex: During the political debate, it was evident that the gloves were off, and the candidates engaged in a heated exchange.
![to {not} [lose] (any|) sleep (over|about) {sb/sth}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44902/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to {not} [lose] (any|) sleep (over|about) {sb/sth}")
to not be upset or concerned about someone or something at all
Ex: She chose not to lose sleep over her neighbor's noisy parties and instead, talked to them about it.
out of hand
[phrase]
without consideration and hesitation
Ex: In emergencies, people often respond out of hand, acting quickly to address the situation.
![to [run] roughshod over {sb/sth}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44840/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [run] roughshod over {sb/sth}")
to not care about other people's opinions, feelings, or rights
Ex: He doesn't want to be the kind of leader who runs roughshod over his team but prefers to collaborate with them.
![to [cut] {sb} to the quick](/assets/img/no-pic-700w.png "to [cut] {sb} to the quick")
to cut somebody to the quick
[phrase]
to do or say something that is hurtful to someone and makes them undergo deep distress
Ex: The rejection letter cut him to the quick, as he had put his heart and soul into the application.
![to [give] a hoot](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46137/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [give] a hoot")
to give a hoot
[phrase]
to show concern for or care about someone or something
Ex: I don't give a hoot about which team wins the championship; I'm not a sports fan.
![to [give|care] a hang](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46135/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [give|care] a hang")
to give a hang
[phrase]
to care about a person or thing
Ex: I never cared a hang for celebrities' personal lives; it's their work that matters to me.
![to [look] out for number one](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42492/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [look] out for number one")
to look out for number one
[phrase]
to not care about other people and do what one believes is best for oneself
Ex: In a crisis, it's human nature to look out for number one, ensuring personal safety before helping others.
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