Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-sow-your-wild-oats
idiom
[tə soʊ jʊr waɪld oʊts]
Definition
To engage in adventurous or reckless behavior, especially in the context of exploring relationships and personal freedom, often used to describe youthful indiscretions.
Examples
- After finishing college, she decided it was time to sow her wild oats by traveling the world and meeting new people.
- He spent his early twenties sowing his wild oats before settling down and starting a family.
Meaning
The phrase suggests a time in someone’s life when they are experimenting and having experiences, usually associated with young adulthood.
Synonyms
- to let loose
- to have fun
- to be carefree
