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

Leave the fun and games to the professionals.

From Los Angeles Times

But it isn’t always fun and games.

From Los Angeles Times

Klimpert, who was a partner at Meyer/Glass, said working in a toy-design studio wasn’t fun and games.

From The Wall Street Journal

I should feel triumphant, maybe even join the fun and games happening all around us.

From Literature

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

From BBC

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