oat 
/ˈoʊt/ noun
plural oats /ˈoʊt/ noun 1 [noncount] : a kind of grain that is widely grown — often used before another noun ▪ oat bran/flour 2 oats [plural] : the seeds of the oat plant used as feed for farm animals and in foods (such as bread and oatmeal) for people
feel your oats
US, informal : to feel new confidence and energy
▪ He's really been feeling his oats since he was given that promotion.
▪ He's really been feeling his oats since he was given that promotion.
sow your (wild) oats — see 1sow
