"Devil-may-care" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Devil-may-care" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Devil-may-care" Meaning

Carefree and reckless; willing to take risks and ignore the potential consequences; having a cavalier attitude towards danger or difficulties.

"Devil-may-care" Examples

Devil-May-Care Usage Examples


The phrase "devil-may-care" is an idiomatic expression that describes someone who is recklessly brave, carefree, and impudent. Here are five examples of how it can be used in different contexts:

He was a devil-may-care pilot who loved the thrill of flying by the seat of his pants.
After a few drinks, he became devil-may-care and started dancing on the table.
The young artist was devil-may-care in her approach to life, taking risks and pushing boundaries.
The xvii-century highwayman was known for his devil-may-care attitude, always looking for the next thrill.
In the novel, the protagonist was a devil-may-care character who lived life on his own terms and never apologized for it.

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Deviations refer to departures or variations from a standard, norm, or expected behavior. It can also mean the act of diverting from a course, direction, or principle. In statistics, deviations refer to the differences between actual values and expected values.

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