paint the town
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English Dictionarypaint the town (red)to go out to bars, clubs to enjoy yourself
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Idiomspaint the townpaint the town (red)to go out and celebrate without control.
Jack finished his exams today so he's gone out to paint the town red.Usage notes: usually said about celebrations that include a lot of drinking [informal]to go out and enjoy yourself in the evening, often drinking a lot of alcohol and dancing. Jack finished his exams today so he's gone out to paint the town red. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
paint the town{v. phr.}, {slang} To go out to drink and have a good time; celebrate wildly; carouse.
It was the sailors' first night ashore; they painted the town red. Compare: ON THE TOWN(2).
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