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Everyday Life - Leisure & Fun

Master English idioms regarding leisure and fun, like "take the floor" and "have a ball".

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English idioms related to Everyday Life
to [paint] the town (red|)

to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: After finishing their exams, they went out to paint the town red. 
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to [ring] out the old (year|)

to celebrate the end of the year and prepare for a new year

Ex: We rang out the old year with music, food, and a few close friends. 
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to [tickle] the ivories

to play the piano, typically in a skillful or enjoyable manner

Ex: After dinner, Grandma tickled the ivories while everyone sang along. 
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to [hit] the airwaves

(of music, shows, etc.) begin broadcasting, typically through radio or television

Ex: The band's new single hit the airwaves at midnight. 
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trick or treat
trick or treat
[sentence]

said by children during Halloween to request candy or other treats from the homeowner

Ex: The children knocked on the door and shouted, "Trick or treat!" 
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to [wet] the baby's head

to celebrate the birth of a baby, particularly by having an alcoholic drink

Ex: After the baby was born, the new father invited his friends to wet the baby's head. 
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to [take] the floor

to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

Ex: When the music started, everyone took the floor. 
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swishing party

an event in which people, often women, can swap items of clothing or accessories with their friends or acquaintances

Ex: Maya brought three dresses and a handbag to the swishing party. 
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to [have] a blast

to have a really good time or enjoy oneself tremendously in a specific activity or event

Ex: We had a blast at the concert last night. 
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to [bust] a move

to dance, particularly in a nice way

Ex: When the DJ played his favorite song, he busted a move. 
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to [tear] up the dance floor

to dance energetically or enthusiastically

Ex: The DJ dropped the beat, and Maya tore up the dance floor. 
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to [have] a ball

to enjoy oneself to a great extent

Ex: We had a ball at the beach yesterday. 
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a whale of time

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex: We had a whale of a time at the festival. 
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