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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.