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

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

It’s not all fun and games when they work at home, but they appear to complement each other in productive ways.

From New York Times

All part of her fun and games.

From Seattle Times

There have been similar fun and games with cultural references in Australia where the prime minister, Scott Morrison, has likened the country’s Covid escape plan to the cartoon film, The Croods.

From The Guardian

“It’s all fun and games until they come for your personal sovereignty over your own body,” tweeted someone named Vanessa, who described herself as Microsoft employee.

From Seattle Times

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