run wild



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run wild

To behave or run around in a wild, unruly, out-of-control manner; to be or become crazy or chaotic. We tried to have some organized games for the kids, but they all started running wild as soon as they got here. The villagers were cleaning up debris for days after the bulls ran wild through the streets.
See also: run, wild

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Amador-Spanish
Oluwafemi-Western African, Yoruba
NÖLNULLimburgish
Jocelyn['dʒɔslin]
LauLOWDutch, Limburgish
Jami (2)YAH-meeFinnish