Definition
置之度外 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to completely disregard something' or 'to give no thought to something'. The literal image is 'place it outside one's consideration'. You use it when someone deliberately ignores a risk, a rule, or someone else's feelings, often because they are focused on a more important goal. It carries a slightly literary or formal tone.
f.e.
to disregard completelyto give no thought to
Examples
- ，置之度外。Wèile wánchéng rènwu, tā bǎ gèrén ānwēi zhì zhī dù wài.To complete the mission, he gave no thought to his own safety.
- 置之度外。Zhēnzhèng de yìshùjiā yīngdāng bǎ mínglì zhì zhī dù wài.A true artist should disregard fame and fortune.
- ，置之度外。Tā yídàn tóurù gōngzuò, jiù bǎ shíjiān zhì zhī dù wài le.Once he throws himself into work, he loses all track of time.
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