verb
/ˈflɪŋ/ flings; flung /ˈflʌŋ/; flinging
[+ obj] to throw or push (something) in a sudden and forceful way
to forcefully move (yourself or a part of your body) in a specified way
fling caution to the wind
fling yourself into
to begin doing or working on (something) with great energy and enthusiasm
noun
plural flings
[count] a brief sexual relationship
a short period of time spent doing enjoyable and exciting things
give (something) a fling
or have a fling at (something)
to try something without being very serious about it or without worrying about whether or not you will succeed