Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
float someone's boat
idiom
/floʊt ˈsʌmoʊnz boʊt/
Definition
To make someone happy or satisfied; to please someone.
Examples
- If watching movies on the weekends floats your boat, then you should definitely go for it!
- She loves jazz music because it really floats her boat.
- He decided to pursue painting instead of business since that floats his boat more.
Meaning
This phrase is often used informally to express that something is appealing or enjoyable to someone.
Synonyms
- please
- satisfy
- delight
