Get One’s Second Wind

Also: Get a second wind Meaning Of Idiom ‘Get One’s Second Wind’ 1. In regards to physical exercise, especially running, a second wind refers to a return to regular breathing and renewed endurance after being out of breath and exhausted. 2. Restored or increased energy and strength after feeling tired, weak, allowing one to continue … Read more

Throw Caution to the Wind(s)

Meaning of Idiom ‘Throw Caution to the Wind’ To throw caution to the wind is to act recklessly or rashly. 1,2 Usage Today, the idiom is most commonly used with a singular ‘wind,’ but the original idiom was throw caution to the winds. Examples Of Use “Bill decided to throw caution to the wind and invest in his brother … Read more

Get Wind Of Something

Also: Catch wind of something Meaning of Idiom ‘Get Wind of (Something)’ To get wind of something means to learn about it or hear about it, usually through rumors or unofficial sources. 1,2,3 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage If a person “got wind of impending layoffs at his company,” this … Read more