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party hardy

idiom
Meaning

To party very hard, possibly not remembering later what happened at the party.


Origin

disputed origin

From party + hard + -y.

Examples
SIMPLE

They love to party hardy every single weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

After finishing their final exams, the students went out to party hardy all night long.

COMPLEX

Despite the professional setting of the conference, the younger attendees were determined to party hardy once the formal sessions concluded.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    gay and hearty

    [Cockney slang]a party

  2. 02

    hardy perennial

    Synonym of perennial (“a person, problem, etc. that appears or returns regularly”).

  3. 03

    house cooling party

    A party to celebrate when a person decides to leave a house or flat, and sometimes to help prepare the space for the incoming residents.

  4. 04

    late to the party

    Late in taking an action or adopting an idea.

  5. 05

    let's get the party started

    Let's go; let's get this done; let's start more intense action.

  6. 06

    life and soul of the party

    Synonym of life of the party.

  7. 07

    life of the party

    A person who participates in entertainment events in a very enthusiastic manner and who has a leading role in inspiring others to join in the spirit of festivity.

  8. 08

    necktie party

    An execution by hanging, especially a lynching.

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