English Idioms
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Blind impulse
Meaning
Blind impulse is an idiom that refers to a sudden, impulsive decision or action taken without fully considering its consequences. It is characterized by acting on emotions rather than reason, often resulting in reckless behavior.
Usage
- Sarah's blind impulse led her to quit her job and move to California with nothing but a suitcase and a dream.
- The company's decision to invest heavily in new technology was based on a blind impulse from the CEO.
- John's blind impulse made him propose to his girlfriend after just a few months of dating.
- After a heated argument, Sarah made a blind impulse decision to end her friendship with her best friend.
- The athlete's blind impulse led him to make an ill-advised move during the game, resulting in a severe injury.
Roots and History
The idiom "blind impulse" has been used since at least the early 20th century. It is believed to have originated from the phrase "blind leading the blind," which refers to people acting without knowledge or understanding of the situation they are in. The term "impulse" was added later to describe a sudden, automatic action taken without thinking. Over time, the meaning of the idiom has remained relatively consistent, with the focus on reckless behavior and lack of consideration for consequences.
Synonyms in English
- Reckless impulse
- Rash decision
- Impulsive act
- Hasty decision
- Unthinking action
Synonyms in other languages
- 欲望行为 (yuòwù xínghuà) - Chinese (Desire-driven behavior)
- 冲动行为 (chongdòng xínghuà) - Chinese (Impulsive behavior)
- reckless impulse - Spanish, French, Italian (same meaning as in English)
- 迷失行为 (mèi shī xínghuà) - Chinese (Lost impulse)
- 抓力行为 (gōulì xínghuà) - Chinese (Impulsive action driven by desire or emotion)