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

For an overthinker like Bridget Jones, texting is all fun and games until it turns into a battle of love-bombing wits.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

Untrammeled dishonesty is all fun and games until it comes for you.

From Slate • Oct. 11, 2024

Of course, it wasn't all fun and games.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2024

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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