wild horses
idiomA force not subject to human control and normally stronger than a man.
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a wild goose never laid a tame egg
Most things are inherited and predetermined.
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change horses in midstream
To change one's plan or approach when an effort is already underway or at another inopportune time.
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drive a coach and horses through
To spoil, break or render ineffective (a rule, plan or agreement).
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go wild
To become very noisy and excited.
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hold one's horses
To be patient; to wait.
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horses for courses
Different people are suited for different jobs or situations; what is fitting in one case may not be fitting in another.
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run wild
To go unchecked; to be out of control.
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sow one's wild oats
To spread one's genes around by impregnating many females.