General
hit the town
What does hit the town mean?
To go out and have fun energetically, painting the night red.
"First weekend off in months, we're hitting the town hard."
Origin
An old English idiom, often expanded as 'hit the town' or 'paint the town red.' It's long-standing casual vocabulary for going out to enjoy nightlife.
Frequently asked questions
What does hit the town mean?
It means to go out for a night of partying — hitting bars, clubs, and nightlife to have a good time.
Is hit the town the same as paint the town red?
They're close. Both mean going out to enjoy nightlife, though 'paint the town red' suggests a wilder, more celebratory night.
Is hit the town old-fashioned?
It's an older idiom but still widely understood and used casually for going out.
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