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sow wild oats

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Thus in Ireland I have known an outgoing tenant, in spite at his eviction, to sow wild oats in the fields which he was leaving.

HIS gardener's rule applies to youth and age: When young "sow wild oats," but when old "grow sage."

Men, at least, don't lose their breeding if they choose to sow wild oats.

Gardening Note: If you sow wild oats you are likely to reap a crop of "tares."

Now the Bible tells us that if we sow wild oats, we must reap wild oats.

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On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to sow wild oats, such as: act up, fool around, trespass, deviate, fail, and misconduct.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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