fun and games

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. frivolously diverting activity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fun and games¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Idioms and Phrases

Activity for pure pleasure or diversion. For example, This job isn't all fun and games, you know, or We're just out for fun and games tonight. [Early 1900s]

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