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."
Isabella: "Whatever floats your fish."
by InRalphLauren August 15, 2015

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'.
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

by Bill Odey December 23, 2006

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

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.
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.."
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.."
by Kevin N' Kyle and Company May 1, 2005

by Smurf Assassin May 13, 2003

by atlrein January 25, 2009
