Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rush-in-where-angels-fear-to-tread

idiom

ˈrʌʃ ɪn wɛr ˈeɪnʤəlz fɪr tə trɛd

Definition

To act hastily or without caution in a situation where others are more prudent.

Examples

He decided to rush in where angels fear to tread by investing all his savings in the new startup.
When she confronted her boss about the issue without any backup, it felt like she was rushing in where angels fear to tread.

Meaning

This phrase suggests that a person is proceeding into a dangerous or risky situation without the careful consideration that wiser individuals would exercise.