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Definition of to float your boat

float (one's) boat

verb

  • to make a person happy or satisfied.
    Whatever floats your boat.
    Many of our customers are unsure at first which package floats their boat.

    Last edited on May 14 2013. Submitted by Danny Z. from Gainesville, FL, USA on Oct 01 2002.

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