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wild oat

/waɪld oʊt/

Traducción: Tipo de hierba silvestre, pero se usa más en plural 'wild oats' en la expresión 'sow one's wild oats' (sembrar la avena loca), que se refiere al período de juventud, a menudo de conducta imprudente o disipada, antes de sentar la cabeza.

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/waɪld oʊt/C1informal
  • esTipo de hierba silvestre, pero se usa más en plural 'wild oats' en la expresión 'sow one's wild oats' (sembrar la avena loca), que se refiere al período de juventud, a menudo de conducta imprudente o disipada, antes de sentar la cabeza.

A type of wild grass, but more commonly used in the plural form 'wild oats' in the idiom 'sow one's wild oats', referring to a period of youthful, often reckless or promiscuous behavior before settling down.

  1. Youthful indiscretionC1informal

    A period of youthful, often reckless or irresponsible behavior, especially involving romantic or sexual adventures.

    esCorrerías juveniles

    • He sowed his wild oats during college before settling down.
    • She regrets some of the wild oats she sowed in her twenties.
    • Many parents worry about their children sowing their wild oats.