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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to [raise] the roof [phrase]

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

Ex: The victory celebration in the locker room was filled with players raising the roof and shouting in joy .

(out|) on the town [phrase]

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

Ex: After a busy week at work , we decided to go out on the town and explore the city 's nightlife .

to [push] the boat out [phrase]

to spend much money for parties and celebrations

Ex: Mark really pushed the boat out when he proposed to his girlfriend , organizing a flash mob dance in the park and showering her with roses .

to [have] the time of {one's} [life] [phrase]

to have a lot of fun and really enjoy oneself

Ex: Jenny 's birthday party was a blast , and everyone agreed that they had the time of their lives dancing and singing the night away .

to [kick] up {one's} heels [phrase]

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

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to [make] the most (out|) of {sth} [phrase]

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

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(just|) for kicks [phrase]

just for the sake of having a good time

Ex: She tried out skydiving for the first time , not for any particular reason , but just for kicks .

for the hell of it [phrase]

for no particular reason except for having fun

Ex: Sarah bought that quirky vintage hat at the thrift store for the hell of it because it made her laugh .

to [get] a kick out of {sth} [phrase]

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

Ex: During the company 's team-building retreat , employees got a kick out of the trust falls and other team-building exercises .

[enjoy] {sth} while it [last] [sentence]

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

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to [make] it rain [phrase]

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

Ex: At the charity gala , the wealthy philanthropist made it rain with generous donations to various charitable causes .

to [shoot] (some|) hoops [phrase]

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

Ex: The college students often gather at the campus basketball court to shoot hoops during their free time .

in the can [phrase]

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

Ex: The movie 's principal photography wrapped up , and the director was relieved to announce that the film was in the can .

Elvis has left the building [sentence]

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

Ex: As the final credits rolled at the end of the movie , the director playfully added , " Elvis has left the building , " as a nod to the iconic phrase .

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