run wild
To go unchecked; to be out of control.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The children run wild in the park every afternoon.”
“If you let your garden run wild, the weeds will soon destroy all your flowers.”
“Without any clear rules or guidance from the management, the project was allowed to run wild until it eventually failed.”
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a wild goose never laid a tame egg
Most things are inherited and predetermined.
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break into a run
To start running.
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common run
Ordinary persons, things, or events.
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dry run
A practice or rehearsal; especially, one that goes through all the motions of a physical process but without the raw material or workpiece present.
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dummy run
A trial or practice before the real attempt.
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go wild
To become very noisy and excited.
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good run
Success over an extended period.
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hit and run
A road accident in which a driver hits someone and then drives away without stopping to help or take responsibility.
Last updated August 10, 2026