How to Pronounce "float your boat"
expression
ˈfɫoʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈboʊt
FLOHT yur BOHT
flˈəʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈəʊt
fl-OH-t yor BOHT
Definition
An informal expression meaning 'whatever makes you happy' or 'whatever you like or prefer'. It is often used to say everyone has different tastes or interests.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫoʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈboʊt
British English
flˈəʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLOHT yur BOHT
UK
fl-OH-t yor BOHT
Listen in Context
If painting makes you happy, then do whatever floats your boat.
You can watch cartoons all day if that floats your boat.
Everyone has different hobbies, so just do what floats your boat.
Yoga isn't my thing, but hey, whatever floats your boat.