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sow one's wild oats

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  • verb idiomatic, of a male To spread one's genes around by impregnating many females.
  • verb idiomatic, of a male To experiment sexually with different partners before a more serious marriage, especially a rich or powerful young male.
  • verb idiomatic To indulge in a period of irresponsible behavior.

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  • verb live promiscuously and self-indulgently

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