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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: To celebrate their anniversary, they decided to paint the town and enjoy a night on the town. 
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to [ring] out the old (year|)

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

Ex: As midnight approaches, Buddhist temples around the country begin ringing out the old year. 
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to [tickle] the ivories

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

Ex: My grandfather loves playing the piano; he tickles the ivories whenever he can. 
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to [hit] the airwaves

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

Ex: The breaking news story hit the airwaves, reaching millions of listeners within minutes. 
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trick or treat
trick or treat
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said by children during Halloween to request candy or other treats from the homeowner

Ex: On Halloween night, the kids dressed as ghosts and witches went from house to house, shouting 'Trick or treat!' at each doorstep. 
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to [wet] the baby's head

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

Ex: Turns out that David Pickering and friends are wetting the baby's head. 
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to [take] the floor

to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

Ex: The younger people took the floor, and all the elders sneaked back to their chairs. 
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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: She attended a swishing party to refresh her wardrobe, finding unique pieces that suited her style. 
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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: I hope you have a blast at the concert tonight; the band is fantastic! 
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to [bust] a move

to dance, particularly in a nice way

Ex: Did you see grandpa busting a move out there? He moves pretty darn well for being 91! 
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to [tear] up the dance floor

to dance energetically or enthusiastically

Ex: It's odd seeing pictures of my granddad tearing up the dance floor in his zoot suit as a young man. 
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to [have] a ball

to enjoy oneself to a great extent

Ex: Outside the boys were sitting on the ground and, judging by the gales of laughter, they were having a ball. 
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a whale of time

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex: At the carnival, the kids had a whale of a time, going on all the rides and eating cotton candy. 
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