esl #english #idioms #slang #verb

feel one's oats {v. phr.}, {slang}

1. To feel frisky or playful; be eager and excited.

The horses were feeling their oats.

When they first got to camp, the boys were feeling their oats.

1. To act in a proud or important way.

The new gardener was feeling his oats and started to boss the other men. Categories: feelings {slang} {v. phr.}