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do recklessly

[/duː ˈrekləsli/]
verb phrase
agir imprudentemente
1. to perform an action in a careless, dangerous, or irresponsible manner without regard for consequences
He decided to do recklessly and jump off the cliff without checking if it was safe.
Ele decidiu agir imprudentemente e pular do penhasco sem verificar se era seguro.
2. to act with abandon or extreme boldness, often foolishly
She tends to do recklessly when she's angry, making decisions she later regrets.
Ela tende a agir imprudentemente quando está furiosa, tomando decisões que depois lamenta.
NYC Slang
go rogue; yeet it; send it
Synonyms
act recklesslybehave recklesslyproceed carelesslyact foolishlyact boldly
Antonyms
act cautiouslyproceed carefullyact prudentlybehave responsibly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir imprudentemente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
fazer de forma precipitada
colloquial variation
São Paulo
agir sem pensar
informal alternative
Portugal
agir temerariamente
more formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw caution to the wind
go off the deep end
fly by the seat of one's pants
play with fire
dance with the devil
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