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1 go to seed
1) ((of a person) to become careless about one's clothes and appearance: Don't let yourself go to seed when you reach middle age!) gå i frø2) ((of a place) to become rather shabby and uncared for: This part of town has gone to seed recently.) bli nedslitt3) ((also run to seed) (of a plant) to produce seeds after flowering.) sette frø
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