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whatever floats your goat

Phrase used instead of whatever floats your boat to describe that any course of action is acceptable with the person that says it. Goats are more bouyant than boats. Therefore the phrase is more flexible than boats. And better.
Person 1: I should... eat a pony. And a small child.
Person 2: Whatever floats your goat, man.
by t3hKEG December 12, 2007
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whatever floats your boat

This is a phrase that often means whatever "soothes your soul" or whatever "works best" Aka- Whatever you feel like doing.
So Amir what do you feel like doing tonight? Whatever floats your boat man.

This DDR song is really floating my boat.
by Jason June 30, 2004
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Whatever Floats Your Fish

A floating fish is a dead fish, hence, an indication that a decision or idea makes an individual worse off.
Luis: "I think I'm going to vote for Donald Trump in the GOP primary."
Isabella: "Whatever floats your fish."
by InRalphLauren August 15, 2015
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whatever floats your boat

This means whatever turns you on, interests you, suits you, something you like, your preference or choice
e.g. Q. 'Would you like to go skiing?' A. 'Whatever floats your boat' (your choice or preference)

e.g. Statement 'I prefer boys to girls'; Response 'I just like girls but whatever floats your boat is fine with me'.
by JacktheDog February 6, 2010
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Whatever floats your root beer

"I don't get it, but hey--whatever works for you."

Used to denote ambivalence toward another's choice of action/food/hobby/sexual partner.

See Whatever humps your camel, whatever floats your boat.

From the delicious invention of the root beer float, a scoop of ice cream placed into a frosty mug of Sprecher's best.
Two kids sit down in the cafeteria.

Ryan: Sweet! My mom packed me a peanutbutter & tunafish sandwhich for lunch!
Josh: *enjoying his pizza Lunchable* Whatever floats your root beer, dude.
by Lady Chevalier July 10, 2005
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whatever floats your boat

Your view is different then mine so I am going to tease you in a sarcastic way
Tom: I love going for long walks on Sundays, they make me feel so close to nature!

Tim: Riight... well whatever floats your boat man.
by sweetheart21 February 13, 2007
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whatever floats your yacht

A phrase used for the wealthy. Only for the wealthy... you have to be rich to afford a yacht.
Simile Phrase: What ever floats your boat.
Rich girl: "I really want to get this 280,000 car, but I really like this 280,001 car... Well, I'll get the 280,001 car. I like it better than the 280,000 car..."

Other: "What ever floats your yacht."

Rich girl: "Well it can't be my money, cause it's heavy... idk. I'll have to ask my daddy.."
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