sow your wild oats

Related to word: sow

Idiom

Definition

  1. To engage in a period of reckless and pleasurable activities, especially during youth.

    • During his college years, he decided to sow his wild oats and travel around.

    • He sowed his wild oats in his youth, but now he has settled down.

    • It's not uncommon for many people to sow their wild oats when they are young.