sow one's wild oats
English
Verb
- (figuratively, of a male) To spread one's genes around by impregnating many females.
- (by extension, of a male or female) To engage in premarital or extramarital flings.
- (by extension, of a male or female) To have numerous sexual partners.
- (by extension, often of young adults or the recently divorced) To indulge in a period of irresponsible behavior.
Translations
to spread a male's genes
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to spend a period of one's youth behaving irresponsibly
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