Learn idioms for celebrating. Ten daily expressions that will help you achieve total English fluency.
These English idioms for celebrating are used by native speakers in daily conversations. Learning these advanced English expressions will help you to develop confident speaking and sound more natural in English.
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Useful English Idioms For Celebrating
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Today, we’re going to learn some English idioms that make celebrating even more fun. Idioms are like special phrases that people use to share feelings and ideas in a lively way.
So let’s explore some interesting expressions that will make your conversations extra interesting during parties or special occasions. Whether it’s a birthday, a holiday, or just a good day, these idioms will add a spark to your English conversations.
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push the boat out
Meaning: to spend a lot of money or make a special effort to celebrate something
Examples:
Let’s push the boat out and celebrate your well-deserved promotion!
Instead of going for pizza, let’s head to that nice, expensive restaurant. Let’s push the boat out!
a good time was had by all
Meaning: everyone enjoyed themselves during an event or celebration
Examples:
After the lively party, everyone agreed that a good time was had by all.
At the 70th birthday party, we shared stories, laughter, and hit the dance floor—indeed, a good time was had by all.
Useful English Idioms For Celebrating
be/go out on the tiles
Meaning: to go out and enjoy a lively and entertaining time, usually involving socialising and dancing
Examples:
I woke up with a headache on Saturday morning after a night out on the tiles.
After sealing the big contract, the team decided to go out on the tiles for a lively celebration.
make a day/night/weekend of it
Meaning: to extend and fully enjoy a specific time period, often by engaging in various activities
Examples:
Let’s make a day of it at the beach and pack a picnic for a perfect seaside getaway.
Why don’t we make a weekend of it? We haven’t been away in ages, and it would be great to relax.
We’re having a few people over. We hope that you could come along. Let’s make a night of it!
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paint the town red
Meaning: to go out and celebrate in a lively and extravagant manner
Examples:
I don’t know what they got up to last night, but they painted the town red! They came in really late.
I think I’ll let them sleep today because they were really painting the town red.
kill the fatted calf
Meaning: to have a grand celebration, often with a feast, to mark a special occasion
Example:
At Christmas dinner, we decided to kill the fatted calf to celebrate the happy occasion with family and friends.
have a whale of a time
Meaning: to have an extremely enjoyable and fun experience
Examples:
We had a whale of a time during our summer holiday at the all-inclusive resort!
The kids had a whale of a time, I think we’ll go back next year.
Useful English Idioms For Celebrating
put the flags out!
Meaning: to celebrate and display joy or excitement, often through visible signs like flags or decorations
Example:
For the Queen’s 70th Jubilee in 2022, they put the flags out to honour her legacy and celebrate the milestone.
let your hair down
Meaning: to relax and enjoy oneself without worrying about social expectations or constraints
Examples:
When these exams are over on Friday, we’re going to let our hair down and just party.
We’re going to go to town and let our hair down. Expect us when you see us.
the time of your life
Meaning: to experience a period of extreme enjoyment, happiness, or excitement, often during a special event or celebration
Examples:
Now that I’ve retired, I’m going on a cruise to have the time of my life, celebrating the years of hard work.
We had the time of our lives with breathtaking views and unforgettable moments.
Okay, so all idioms for celebrating. So if you want to celebrate or if you want to practice, how to celebrate, these are some of the idioms that you can use.
Of course, you won’t remember them all. Pick out one or two of them that you think are useful or that you can remember. Try to use them. And if you have any problems, of course, come back to me at englishlessonviaskype.com, and I’ll help you with them. As always, thanks for listening. Thanks for watching. Join me again soon.
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