Paint the town Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpeɪnt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaʊn

PAYNT thuh TOWN

UK

pˈeɪnt/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaʊn

PAYNT thuh TOWN

Definition

To go out and celebrate in a lively, energetic way, often by visiting bars, clubs, or parties.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal, idiomatic expression. It means enjoying city nightlife energetically with friends, not literally painting anything. Used when talking about celebrating big events or just letting loose.

• Spanish: salir de fiesta - ir de juerga
• Portuguese (BR): sair para festejar - sair para comemorar
• Portuguese (PT): sair para festejar - sair para comemorar
• Chinese (Simplified): 狂欢 - 外出娱乐
• Chinese (Traditional): 狂歡 - 外出娛樂
• Hindi: शहर में खूब मौज-मस्ती करना
• Arabic: الخروج للاحتفال - قضاء وقت ممتع بالخارج
• Bengali: শহর মাতিয়ে আনন্দ করা - রঙিন রাত কাটানো
• Russian: оторваться по полной - весело провести ночь
• Japanese: 街で思い切り遊ぶ - 派手に遊ぶ
• Vietnamese: ăn chơi quẩy hết mình - vui chơi náo nhiệt
• Korean: 신나게 놀다 - 신나게 밤을 보내다
• Turkish: şehri birbirine katmak - çılgınca eğlenmek
• Urdu: شہر کو سر پر اُٹھا لینا - خوب جشن منانا
• Indonesian: berpesta di kota - bersenang-senang semalaman

Example Sentences

We decided to paint the town after the exam.

basic

They want to paint the town on New Year's Eve.

basic

Let's paint the town this weekend!

basic

After getting that promotion, she was ready to paint the town.

natural

If you pass your driving test, we're totally going to paint the town.

natural

The whole gang wants to paint the town for your birthday.

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