How to say 'to run wild?'

Question

I'm trying to say that 'gossip ran wild?'

Does descontrolar work?

Any input would be appreciated!! Gracias

Answer 1

I'd say el chisme se destapó.

I wouldn't use descontrolar because does not collocate with chisme.

Answer 2

El chisme corrió a rienda suelta. Is another way. It literally means "It ran at free rein."

Here's another saying with "rienda suelta" It means, "if you don't give free rein to your emotions, nobody will know what are your dreams. (literally, " illusions.")