on the town
out on the town
In or into a town to celebrate; having a good time or enjoying the amusements in a town. Going from one bar or restaurant to the next in order to celebrate an event.
When the sailors got off their ship they went out on the town.
They all went out on the town to celebrate his promotion to vice president.
order about
order around
To dictate arrogantly to someone; domineer.
Dan orders his younger colleagues around in a most unpleasant way.
out at the elbows
Poorly or shabbily dressed.
Roy walks around out at the elbows, but it's not because he is penniless, but more in imitation of a certain style.
out back
In one's backyard.
On the Fourth of July they were out back making preparations for their holiday barbecue.
out cold
Unconscious; in a faint.
The ball hit Dick in the head and knocked him out cold for ten minutes.
They tried to lift Mary when she fell down, but she was out cold.
out for
Joining, or planning to join; taking part in; competing for a place in.
John is out for the basketball team.
Mary is going out for the school newspaper.
out in force
Present in very large numbers; en masse.
On the Fourth of July the police cars are out in force in the Chicago area.
out in left field
Far from the right answer; wrong; astray.
Johnny tried to answer the teacher's question but he was way out in left field.
Susan tried to guess what the surprise was but she was way out in left field.
Speaking or acting very queerly; crazy.
The girl next door was always queer, but after her father died, she was really out in left field and had to go to a hospital.