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whatever floats your boat

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Etymology

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The earliest evidence hints that figurative use of the phrase originated among pleasure boaters in the USA.[1][2]

Pronunciation

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Interjection

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whatever floats your boat

  1. (originally US) Do whatever makes you happy or stimulates you.
    Synonym: suit yourself

Derived terms

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1979 September 23, page 142:You are the ultimate interior decorator for your boat. Remember there are no hard and fast rules, just go with whatever floats your boat.
  2. ^ https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/345704/origin-of-whatever-floats-your-boat/532095#532095

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