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Run riot

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Lack of ControlPlay
Indicates a situation where people are losing their usual social or moral constraints. SlideAfter the football match, hooligans ran riot in the streets.
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Child BehaviorPlay
Commonly used to describe unruly behavior of children, often playful and noisy. SlideThe classroom was in chaos; the kids ran riot during the break.
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Emotional ConnotationPlay
Suggests a negative reaction to a lack of structure or discipline. SlideWithout strict guidelines, the meeting ran riot and nothing got done.
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