Sow one's wild oats

English

Verb Phrase

sow one's wild oats, see sow for past tenses

1. (of a male) To spread one's genes around by impregnating many females
2. To indulge in a period of irresponsible behavior, particlarly sexually; Often used in reference to young adults or to the recently divorced.

Translations

• French: jeter sa gourme

  så sin havre (1), så vildhavre (1)