sow one's wild oats

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Verb

1. (figuratively, of a male) To spread one's genes around by impregnating many females.
2. (by extension, of a male or female) To engage in premarital or extramarital flings.
3. (by extension, of a male or female) To have numerous sexual partners.
4. (by extension, often, of young adults or the recently divorced) To indulge in a period of irresponsible behavior.

Translations

• French: jeter sa gourme
• German: sich die Hörner abstoßen
• Italian: correre la cavallina

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