PAINT THE TOWN RED

Definition: To have a wild time; to enjoy oneself immensely. Etymology: The origin of this phrase is unclear. Some scholars trace it back to ancient Rome, where soldiers would celebrate a victory by painting the walls of a town with blood from its defeated soldiers. Other scholars believe the phrase comes from the American frontier, where 'paint' referred to liquor and 'red' referred to pleasurable but illegal activities. Example: Example: 1) We graduated! Let's paint the town red! 2) Lara and I painted the town red last night. I've never had so much fun before.