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act without thinking
[/ækt wɪðˈaʊt ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/]
verb phrase
agir sem pensar
1.
to do something impulsively or rashly without considering the consequences
He acted without thinking and regretted it immediately.
Ele agiu sem pensar e se arrependeu imediatamente.
2.
to respond instinctively or automatically without deliberation
She acted without thinking when she saw the child in danger.
Ela agiu sem pensar quando viu a criança em perigo.
NYC Slang
wing it
Synonyms
act rashly
act impulsively
act on impulse
do something hastily
react without thinking
Antonyms
think carefully
deliberate
consider the consequences
act thoughtfully
think before acting
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
agir sem pensar
most common usage
General Brazilian
agir de forma precipitada
more formal alternative
Portugal
agir sem reflectir
alternative with different spelling preference
Portugal
agir impensadamente
more formal or literary usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
leap before you look
shoot from the hip
speak off the cuff
go with your gut
act on instinct
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