out on the town
(out) on the town
Visiting a town or city for a day or evening for the purpose of having an enjoyable time, typically by visiting various establishments, such as restaurants, clubs, etc. We were out on the town last night for Valerie's birthday. That's why we're all exhausted today. I had a night on the town with my closest friends from school last weekend.
See also: on, town
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
out on the town
Fig. celebrating at one or more places in a town. I'm really tired. I was out on the town until dawn. We went out on the town to celebrate our wedding anniversary.
See also: on, out, town
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
out on the town
If someone is out on the town, they are enjoying themselves in a public place such as a bar, club or restaurant. It was Saturday and he would have liked to be out on the town with a girl, not working.
See also: on, out, town
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
- (out) on the town
- on the town
- be out on the town
- go out and paint the town red
- paint the town
- paint the town (red)
- paint the town red
- knick
- knick-knack
- take through