How to Pronounce "sow your wild oats"
expression
SOH your WYYLD OHTS
SOW your WYLD OHTS
Definition
To behave freely or recklessly, especially in your youth, usually before settling down or taking on serious responsibilities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaʊ/, /ˈsoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈwaɪɫd/ /ˈoʊts
British English
saʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈaɪld/ /ˈəʊts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOH your WYYLD OHTS
UK
SOW your WYLD OHTS
Listen in Context
Many young people want to sow their wild oats before getting married.
His parents hope he will stop sowing his wild oats and focus on his studies.
It's common for people to sow their wild oats in college.
Back then, he was just sowing his wild oats and having fun with friends every weekend.