run wild

phrase

: to run, go, behave, etc., in a wild and uncontrolled way
The mob was running wild in the streets.
His imagination ran wild.

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Foodies should seek out Solalua, where executive chef Pedro Pinto lets his creativity run wild. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 Sikoa was on the winning side of a six-man tag match against the Bloodline earlier this month at SummerSlam and SoloMania continues to run wild. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The grounds run wild with deer, fox, hawks, hummingbirds, and the occasional brown bear. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 29 June 2026 The simple base recipe also leaves plenty of room for your creativity to run wild. — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for run wild

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“Run wild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20wild. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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