wild oat
/ˌwaɪld ˈəʊt/noun
उच्चारण वाइल्ड ओट
जंगली जई (फ़सलों में उगने वाली एक घास)
Advanced word
noun
- 1
[C, usually plural]
a type of wild grass that is related to the oat plant and grows as a weed among crops
जंगली जई (फ़सलों में उगने वाली एक घास)
- Wild oats reduce the yield of wheat crops.
¶Idioms 1
sow your wild oats
(old-fashioned) to behave in a wild and irresponsible way, especially by having fun and enjoying yourself, while you are young
जवानी में मौज-मस्ती और ग़ैर-ज़िम्मेदाराना जीवन बिताना
- He sowed his wild oats in college and then settled down to serious work.
- His father said it was time to stop sowing his wild oats and find a job.
§Grammar and usage
Sow your wild oats means to enjoy a carefree and irresponsible life when you are young, before settling down.
Idiom sow your wild oats का अर्थ है जीवन में स्थिर होने से पहले जवानी में बेफ़िक्र और ग़ैर-ज़िम्मेदाराना जीवन का आनंद लेना।