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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