English Idiom – Paint the town red.
Meaning – To go out and celebrate. To have a wild and exciting night out, usually involving a lot of partying and socializing. It is often used to describe a night of celebration or revelry.
If you are caught red-handed (idiom) you are caught with the evidence of your wrongdoings for all to see.
Usage:
When could you use this idiom?
- Making plans for a party or night out.
- Discussing a great or wild night out you’ve had.
- You are going out to celebrate your team winning the championship.
- You have just finished your final exams!
Example:
- “It’s the weekend! Let’s get dressed up and go and paint the town red!“
In The News:
Shake off the January blues and paint the town red this week
Discuss:
- Is there an idiom like this in your country?
What is an idiom?
An idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words, but has a separate meaning of its own.
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