sow (one's) oats
sow (one's) oats
To engage in rebellious, promiscuous, or debauched behavior, especially during one's youth. Bill and I had to break up because I was looking to get married, and he just wants to spend his twenties sowing his oats. You can't just sow your oats forever! You'll need to learn how to behave like an adult eventually.
See also: oat, sow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
sow (one's)
oats/wild oats To indulge in sexually promiscuous or dissolute behavior, especially as a young adult.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- sow
- swinger
- scarlet woman
- don't crap where you eat
- battle
- battle with (someone or something)
- skeezer
- rules are made to be broken
- play around