what does it mean to paint the town red

The phrase "paint the town red" is an idiom that means to go out and enjoy oneself by drinking alcohol, dancing, laughing with friends, etc. . The origin of the phrase is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 1800s. The phrase may have been inspired by the kind of unruly behavior that results in much blood being spilt, or it may have been inspired by a notorious noblemans misbehavior in the country town of Melton Mobray, England. However, there is no conclusive evidence to confirm either view. The phrase has been used in literature and popular culture, and it is still in use today.