walk on the wild side
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Meaning · English
To engage in unconventional or risky behavior
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
tham gia vào hành vi không truyền thống hoặc mạo hiểm
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Literally: to walk on the untamed or uncontrolled side
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
In her youth, she liked to walk on the wild side and try new things
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “walk on the wild side” mean?
To engage in unconventional or risky behavior Literally: to walk on the untamed or uncontrolled side
Is “walk on the wild side” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.