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paint the town red

idiom

To party or celebrate in a rowdy, wild manner, especially in a public place.


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  1. 01

    big end of town

    The top end of town.

  2. 02

    bleed red ink

    To suffer from severe net losses.

  3. 03

    blow town

    To suddenly leave one's residence.

  4. 04

    clap one's hands red

    To clap or applaud intensely.

  5. 05

    company town

    A town, city, or other municipality in which a single large business has a controlling influence over the economy and, sometimes, over the societal structure and the local government.

  6. 06

    cut red tape

    To reduce bureaucracy.

  7. 07

    go to town

    To proceed enthusiastically, vigorously, or expertly.

  8. 08

    go to town on

    To devour or consume (something); to enthusiastically or assiduously work on (something); to tear into (something).

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