not float (one's) boat

not float (one's) boat

To not be particularly enjoyable, desirable, or exciting to someone. A: "They're showing "Casablanca" in the student theater, do you want to go?" B: "No thanks, black and white movies don't really float my boat." Well, the thought of spending my weekend weeding the back yard for a few bucks doesn't exactly float my boat, Dad.
See also: boat, float, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • cat's pajamas
  • pajama
  • pyjama
  • the cat's pajamas
  • the cat's whiskers/pyjamas
  • the cat's whiskers
  • good trip
  • a good trip
  • a night out
  • variety is the spice of life