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

on the town

Also, out on the town. In spirited pursuit of entertainment offered by a town or city, as in We went out on the town last night. [Early 1700s] See also: on, town

on the town

enjoying the entertainments, especially the nightlife, of a city or town. informalSee also: on, town

(out) on the ˈtown

(also a night (out) on the ˈtown/on the ˈtiles) (informal) visiting restaurants, clubs, theatres, etc. for entertainment, especially at night: For a birthday treat they took him out on the town. ♢ The students went for a night on the tiles after the last exam.See also: on, town

on the town

Informal In spirited pursuit of the entertainment offered by a town or city.See also: on, town