fun and games

American  

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. frivolously diverting activity.

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fun and games Idioms  

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of fun and games

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Having a 7-foot-4 co-worker isn’t all fun and games, though.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

But the latest episode wasn't all fun and games.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

But the self-placed weight of representing and sharing their lifelong culture isn’t always all fun and games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

There’s an old adage regarding dangerous behavior: It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2025

I thought the week would be fun and games with some workout sessions thrown in.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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