Leisure & Fun: English Vocabulary List

to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

"We went out to paint the town red on Saturday night."

"To celebrate their anniversary they decided to paint the town red and go to every club in the city."

to celebrate the end of the year and prepare for a new year

"Ring out the old."

"Fireworks lit up the sky as the city gathered to ring out the old year and welcome the new."

to play the piano, typically in a skillful or enjoyable manner

"Tickle the ivories."

"The talented musician sat down at the grand piano and began to tickle the ivories with a beautiful melody."

(of music, shows, etc.) begin broadcasting, typically through radio or television

"Hit the airwaves."

"The highly anticipated new album is scheduled to hit the airwaves next Monday morning."

said by children during Halloween to request candy or other treats from the homeowner

"Trick or treat!"

"Every Halloween the neighbourhood kids go door to door shouting trick or treat."

to celebrate the birth of a baby, particularly by having an alcoholic drink

"Wet the baby's head."

"The proud new parents decided to go out with friends to wet the baby's head."

to step up to deliver a convincing speech

"The senator took the floor to speak."

"The senator took the floor and gave a passionate speech about climate change."

an event in which people, often women, can swap items of clothing or accessories with their friends or acquaintances

"Swishing party."

"My friends are organizing a swishing party next Saturday so we can exchange unwanted clothes."

to have a really good time or enjoy oneself tremendously in a specific activity or event

"Have a blast."

"The children had a blast at the water park and did not want to leave when it was time to go home."

to dance, particularly in a nice way

"Let's bust a move!"

"As soon as the DJ dropped the beat, everyone on the dance floor started to bust a move."

to dance energetically or enthusiastically

"Tear up the dance floor."

"At the wedding reception, the groom's uncle really tore up the dance floor with his moves."

to enjoy oneself to a great extent

"We had a ball!"

"The children absolutely had a ball playing in the park all afternoon."

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

"We had a whale time."

"We had a whale of a time at the amusement park riding all the roller coasters and eating cotton candy."

to celebrate the end of the year and prepare for a new year

"Ring out the old year."

"As the clock struck midnight, we joined together to ring out the old year and welcome the new one."

to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

"Let's take the floor."

"As the music started playing, she eagerly took the floor to showcase her impressive dance moves."

to dance, particularly in a nice way

"Let's bust a move!"

"When the infectious beat dropped, everyone in the club started to bust a move with incredible energy."