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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 impulsively
decide rashly
decide hastily
jump to conclusions
Antonyms
deliberate
consider carefully
think it over
weigh 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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