MEME REFERENCE

cast it into the fire

Use cast it into the fire when someone is discarding a problematic situation or decision.

What it expresses

The power dynamic where a person actively chooses to eliminate a negative influence.

Example

For example, a person throwing away a failed business proposal to avoid further losses.

When not to use it

Avoid when the decision is not truly problematic and the action would cause unnecessary harm.

• discarding
• problem
• elimination