Korean Proverb

Where there are no tigers, a wild cat is very self-important.

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run wild

[run wild] {v. phr.} To be or go out of control. * /The students ran wild during spring vacation./ * /The new supervisor lets the children run wild./ * /The […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

go hog wild

[go hog wild] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become extremely agitated and go out of control. * /After the soccer game was won, the fans went hog wild./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

sow one's wild oats

[sow one's wild oats] {v. phr.} To do bad or foolish things, especially while you are young. * /Mr. Jones sowed his wild oats while he was in college, but […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

wild goose chase

[wild goose chase] {n. phr.} An absurd and completely futile errand. * /I was on a wild goose chase when I was sent to find a man who never really […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[падать ниц] {v. phr.} [`padat' nic] To fall down in adoration; drop/fall/go on knees; [kiss the ground], [kiss the […]

plain white wrapper

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present

[present] See: [AT PRESENT].

Will Rogers

(1879-1935) U.S. humorist A fool and his money are soon elected.