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.

Transcript

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?