Float (one's) boat In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "float (one's) boat", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-15 11:03

Meaning of Float (one's) boat

Synonyms:

make someone's day , Lift someone's spirits , put a smile on someone's face

Float (one's) boat phrase informal

To make someone feel excited, happy or interested

Playing video games always floats my boat.

I think a trip will float my mother's boat.

When you are stressed, just do whatever floats your boat.

Other phrases about:

drive (someone) wild

1. To make someone extremely excited.
2. To excite, arouse someone.

give somebody a bang

To delight and excite someone

a shiver went down (one's) spine

A frightened or excited feeling.

get (one's) juices flowing

1. To get inspired to become more creative, productive, or energetic; ​to make somebody have such a feeling.
2. To excite someone.

light (one's) fire

To excite someone.

Grammar and Usage of Float (one's) boat

Verb Forms

  • floats one's boat
  • floated (one's) boat
  • floating (one's) boat

The verb "float" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Float (one's) boat

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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