Meaning Go on a boisterous or exuberant spree
Usage Worldwide, although considered rather old fashioned language
Example
- It's the last day of term and everyone wants to party. Why don't we paint the town red?
Pronunciation
Idiom
Paint the town red
What does "Paint the town red" mean?
Go on a boisterous or exuberant spree
Paint the town red
USA, 19th century.