throw (one's) hat over the windmill



throw (one's) hat over the windmill

To act in a deranged, reckless, or unconventional manner. Refers to the eponymous character of the novel Don Quixote, who tosses his hat over a windmill (which he imagines is a giant) as a challenge to it. Sarah is always trying to buck social conventions, throwing her hat over the windmill whenever possible. I know you like to take risks in business, but don't throw your hat over the windmill.
See also: hat, throw, windmill

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
IsraelIZ-ray-əl (English), IZ-ree-əl (English)Jewish, English, Biblical, Biblical Greek
Anri-Georgian
FraserFRAY-zər, FRAY-zhərScottish, English (Rare)
Larissalə-RIS-ə (English)English, Portuguese (Brazilian), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Rosanna[rəu'zænə]
GalİP-Turkish