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When someone tells you “Whatever sails your boat”, they are not talking about actually keeping the boat afloat. Rather, this expression means to do what you want or what makes you happy (similar to another common slang phrase, “you do yourself”). In this article, we’ll dive into the exact meaning of this English phrase and when to say it, explore where it comes from and how you can play with the rhyme structure to create your own expression. Read on to find out more!
“Whatever floats your boat” is a casual English expression that means doing what makes you happy or what suits you. It is a metaphor for a person (“boat”) who does what he has to do to feel joy (“float”). You could say “whatever floats your boat” to support someone’s choice and show that you don’t have a strong preference.
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