The history? of "Shooting the breeze" and "Paint the town red"

Posted by Ray on August 27, 2004

Can anyone tell us the history of these phrases - "Shooting the breeze" and "Paint the town red."

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Ray

• "Shooting the breeze" and "Paint the town red" ESC 27/August/04
  • "Shooting the breeze" and "Paint the town red" James Briggs 28/August/04
    • "Shooting the breeze" Smokey Stover 29/August/04