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decide without thought

[dɪˈsaɪd ˈwɪðaʊt θɔːt]
verb phrase
decidir sem pensar
1. to make a decision hastily or impulsively without careful consideration or reflection
He decided without thought to quit his job during the meeting.
Ele decidiu sem pensar em sair do emprego durante a reunião.
2. to act on impulse or whim rather than deliberation
She decided without thought and later regretted her choice.
Ela decidiu sem pensar e depois se arrependeu de sua escolha.
NYC Slang
make a snap decision / act on a whim
Synonyms
act impulsivelydecide rashlydecide hastilyjump to conclusions
Antonyms
deliberateconsider carefullythink it overweigh options

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decidir sem pensar / decidir na hora
common expression in everyday speech
São Paulo
decidir de cabeça quente
idiomatic expression emphasizing emotional impulse
Portugal
decidir sem refletir / decidir precipitadamente
more formal phrasing

Related Idioms & Phrases

decide on the spur of the moment
make a snap decision
shoot from the hip
act without thinking
leap before looking
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