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on the town

going to bars or other places of entertainment in a town or city for pleasure I went out on the town and didn't get home till 3:00 in the morning. I invited my house guests for a big night on the town.

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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]

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on the town

Informal

In spirited pursuit of the entertainment offered by a town or city.

See also: on, town