Paint the town red
phrase
Enjoy oneself flamboyantly.
After winning the lottery, Jack and his friends decided to paint the town red.
Often appears as...
- let's paint the town red
- going to paint the town red
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Enjoy oneself flamboyantly.
After winning the lottery, Jack and his friends decided to paint the town red.
Often appears as...
- let's paint the town red
- going to paint the town red
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Celebration Implied
The phrase often suggests a celebration or a very enjoyable outing.
Graduation's tomorrow, let's paint the town red!
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally
The phrase is figurative, meaning to have a good time, not actual painting.
They're not really painting anything, they're just going to paint the town red.
Pro Tip 3/3Nightlife Fun
It's usually used when people go out at night to enjoy many activities, like dining and dancing.
We've been working hard all week; it's time to paint the town red!
Pro Tip 1/3Celebration Implied
The phrase often suggests a celebration or a very enjoyable outing.
Graduation's tomorrow, let's paint the town red!
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally
The phrase is figurative, meaning to have a good time, not actual painting.
They're not really painting anything, they're just going to paint the town red.
Pro Tip 3/3Nightlife Fun
It's usually used when people go out at night to enjoy many activities, like dining and dancing.
We've been working hard all week; it's time to paint the town red!
Pro Tip 1/3Celebration Implied
The phrase often suggests a celebration or a very enjoyable outing.
Graduation's tomorrow, let's paint the town red!
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally
The phrase is figurative, meaning to have a good time, not actual painting.
They're not really painting anything, they're just going to paint the town red.
Pro Tip 3/3Nightlife Fun
It's usually used when people go out at night to enjoy many activities, like dining and dancing.
We've been working hard all week; it's time to paint the town red!
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