run headlong

Frequency: 6.51.1 per million words

To run rapidly without much thought or care.

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Examples (10)

  • When the fire alarm blared, people started to run headlong towards the exits.
  • He saw the bus pulling away and ran headlong after it, waving his arms.
  • If you don't plan your career, you'll just run headlong into one crisis after another.
  • The children were running headlong across the field, laughing and shouting.
  • By the time he realized his mistake, he had already run headlong into the trap.
  • You shouldn't run headlong into such a major decision without careful consideration.
  • Running headlong into danger is brave, but not always wise.
  • The startled deer ran headlong into the forest to escape the noise.
  • Don't just run headlong into the market; do your research first!
  • She has a tendency to run headlong towards any new and exciting opportunity.