Socializing at Work

paint the town red [idiom]: to go out and for an enjoyable night; to go out drinking, dancing, etc.

gossip [verb]: to engage in gossip; to spread rumors or stories

play fast and loose [idiom]: to behave in a clever, irresponsible, and/or dishonest way

talk shop [idiom]: discuss matters concerning one's work, especially at a social occasion when this is inappropriate

get the ball rolling [idiom]: to set an activity in motion; make a start

blow off steam [idiom]: to get rid of strong feelings or energy

rub elbows (with) [idiom]: to associate or come into contact with another person

break the ice [idiom]: to do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going at the start of a party or when people meet for the first time

escape room [noun]: a room in which people are locked in order to play a game requiring them to solve a series of puzzles within a certain amount of time to accomplish a goal, typically finding the key to unlock the room

bar crawl [noun]: is the act of visiting multiple pubs or bars in a single session

socialize [verb]: to participate in social activities; interact and spend time with others

showbiz [noun]: short for show business; the entertainment industry, including movies, television, popular music, and theater