Head first
adverb
Doing something without taking the time to think about it.
She jumped into the project head first without planning.

Often appears as...
- jump head first
- go head first
adverb
Moving forward with head leading the way.
He dived into the pool head first.

Often appears as...
- dive head first
- fall head first
adverb
Doing something without taking the time to think about it.
She jumped into the project head first without planning.

Often appears as...
- jump head first
- go head first
adverb
Moving forward with head leading the way.
He dived into the pool head first.

Often appears as...
- dive head first
- fall head first
Definition 1 of 2

Caution Advised
The phrase implies a lack of caution or consideration for potential risks in one's actions.

He decided to invest head first in the stock, ignoring all the risks.
Negative Connotation
Using 'head first' often suggests a negative outcome due to insufficient planning or thought.

She took on the challenging task head first and ended up overwhelmed.
Spontaneity
This expression emphasizes acting on impulse rather than following a plan.

He packed his bags and moved to the new city head first.
Caution Advised
The phrase implies a lack of caution or consideration for potential risks in one's actions.

He decided to invest head first in the stock, ignoring all the risks.
Negative Connotation
Using 'head first' often suggests a negative outcome due to insufficient planning or thought.

She took on the challenging task head first and ended up overwhelmed.
Spontaneity
This expression emphasizes acting on impulse rather than following a plan.

He packed his bags and moved to the new city head first.
Caution Advised
The phrase implies a lack of caution or consideration for potential risks in one's actions.

He decided to invest head first in the stock, ignoring all the risks.
Negative Connotation
Using 'head first' often suggests a negative outcome due to insufficient planning or thought.

She took on the challenging task head first and ended up overwhelmed.
Spontaneity
This expression emphasizes acting on impulse rather than following a plan.

He packed his bags and moved to the new city head first.
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