run riot

1.
UKUSGeneral Englishneutral
- Of a crowd or group: to behave in a violent, disorderly, or destructive manner.
2.
General Englishinformal
- To act or proceed without restraint or control; to flourish unchecked (often used of imagination, emotions, or behaviour).
3.
General Englishneutral
- To spread or develop in an unchecked or rampant way (used of phenomena such as rumours, ideas, problems, or logistical issues).

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