Paint the town red

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phrase

Enjoy oneself flamboyantly.

After winning the lottery, Jack and his friends decided to paint the town red.
Visual representation of "paint the town red" - Enjoy oneself flamboyantly

Often appears as...

  • let's paint the town red
  • going to paint the town red

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "paint the town red"
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Celebration Implied

The phrase often suggests a celebration or a very enjoyable outing.

Illustration for Celebration Implied
Graduation's tomorrow, let's paint the town red!
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Not Literally

The phrase is figurative, meaning to have a good time, not actual painting.

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They're not really painting anything, they're just going to paint the town red.
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Nightlife Fun

It's usually used when people go out at night to enjoy many activities, like dining and dancing.

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We've been working hard all week; it's time to paint the town red!
Visual representation of the word "Paint the town red"

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