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Get a wild bug
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Get a wild bug
means to suddenly feel a strong, often impulsive, desire to do something out of the ordinary.
Examples:
1- I got a wild bug to start painting, so I bought some canvases and brushes.
2- After watching a documentary on mountain climbing, he got a wild bug to scale Everest.
Hello and welcome to Daily English, as it’s the weekend we learn English through stories.
Today’s story is about a man who turned his backyard into a personal railroad. It all started when he got a wild bug to build something extraordinary.
What Happened? In 2016, Cory Mohl from West Valley City, Utah, decided to pursue his lifelong dream of building a working railroad in his backyard. He invested $17,500 and countless hours constructing a 400-foot track that winds through his property, complete with a functioning locomotive .
Cory's passion for trains wasn't new, but one day he just got a wild bug to bring that passion to life in a big way. Now, his backyard railroad is a testament to what can happen when inspiration strikes and you follow through with dedication.
To get a wild bug means to suddenly feel a strong, often impulsive, desire to do something out of the ordinary.
“I got a wild bug to start painting, so I bought some canvases and brushes.”
“She got a wild bug and decided to take a spontaneous trip to Iceland.”
“After watching a documentary on mountain climbing, he got a wild bug to scale Everest.”
“They got a wild bug to renovate their entire kitchen over the weekend.”
Question for You:Have you ever gotten a wild bug to do something unexpected? What was it, and how did it turn out?