CEFR C1

paint the town red

idiom

Meaning

To go out and enjoy oneself in a lively, boisterous, or extravagant way, typically by visiting multiple bars, clubs, or parties.

Examples

We have been working hard all month, so tonight we are going to paint the town red.
They hit the city center to paint the town red after their team won the championship.

Synonyms: party, celebrate, go wild, have a night on the town

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paint the town red (C1)

idiom

Pronunciation: /peɪnt ðə taʊn red/

Also written: paint town red. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

To go out and enjoy oneself in a lively, boisterous, or extravagant way, typically by visiting multiple bars, clubs, or parties.

Examples

We have been working hard all month, so tonight we are going to paint the town red.
They hit the city center to paint the town red after their team won the championship.
It is rare for him to paint the town red, but he made an exception for his bachelor party.

Synonyms of paint the town red

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