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Everyday Life - Fun & Entertainment

Explore English idioms regarding fun and entertainment with examples like "get a kick out of" and "push the boat out".

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English idioms related to Everyday Life
to [raise] the roof

to make a lot of noise due to loudly cheering, shouting, celebrating, playing music, etc.

Ex: The crowd at the concert was so enthusiastic that they really raised the roof with their cheers and applause. 
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(out|) on the town

used to refer to the action of visiting multiple restaurants, bars, etc. in an attempt to have a good time

Ex: We went out on the town after the conference ended. 
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to [push] the boat out

to spend much money for parties and celebrations

Ex: They pushed the boat out for their anniversary dinner. 
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to [have] the time of {one's} [life]

to have a lot of fun and really enjoy oneself

Ex: We had the time of our lives at the beach festival. 
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to [kick] up {one's} heels

to experience an enjoyable time, particularly by spending time at parties

Ex: After the exams ended, the students went out to kick up their heels. 
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to [make] the most (out|) of {sth}

to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

Ex: We only have one day in Paris, so let's make the most of it. 
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(just|) for kicks

just for the sake of having a good time

Ex: We tried karaoke just for kicks. 
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for the hell of it

for no particular reason except for having fun

Ex: We drove to the coast for the hell of it. 
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to [get] a kick out of {sth}

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: My grandfather gets a kick out of telling the same jokes every holiday. 
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[enjoy] {sth} while it [last]

used to say that one should cherish every moment of something enjoyable as they might never get another chance

Ex: The weather won't stay this nice forever, so enjoy it while it lasts. 
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to [make] it rain

to throw one's money to a stripper in order to attract her attention or to show one's wealth or support

Ex: He made it rain at the strip club to get the dancer's attention. 
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to [shoot] (some|) hoops

(in the game of basketball) to take some shots without taking part in an actual game

Ex: We went to the park to shoot some hoops after school. 
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in the can
in the can
[phrase]

(of a movie or video) completed and ready to be released

Ex: After six months of editing, the documentary is finally in the can. 
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Elvis has left the building

used to inform an audience that the famous person, often a performer like Elvis Presley, has finished their show and left the premises

Ex: When the band left the stage, the announcer said, "Elvis has left the building." 
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