Meaning of the word "wanton kittens make sober cats" in English
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wanton kittens make sober cats
US /ˈwɑntən ˈkɪtənz meɪk ˈsoʊbər kæts/
UK /ˈwɒntən ˈkɪtənz meɪk ˈsəʊbə kæts/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that wild or playful youths often grow up to be serious and responsible adults
Example:
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Don't worry too much about his rebellious phase; wanton kittens make sober cats.
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She was a troublemaker in school, but wanton kittens make sober cats, and now she is a judge.
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