sticking one's neck out

any old way bold brash careless caught napping devil-may-care fast-and-loose foot-in-mouth hasty heedless hotheaded ill-advised ill-judged impetuous improvident imprudent impulsive inconsiderate indiscreet injudicious madcap neglectful negligent off guard pay no mind playing with fire precipitate rash reckless regardless thoughtless unalert unguarded unmindful unthinking unvigilant unwatchful wary wide open

careful cautious discreet thoughtful