get a kick out of

Meaning

This informal idiom means to find something very amusing, funny, or highly enjoyable. It is often used to describe finding pleasure in something slightly unusual, silly, or unexpected.

Examples

• I really get a kick out of watching old black-and-white comedy movies.

  I really get a kick out of watching old black-and-white comedy movies.

• My dad gets a kick out of telling terrible dad jokes to my friends.

  My dad gets a kick out of telling terrible dad jokes to my friends.

• She got a kick out of seeing her little dog wear a tiny winter sweater.

  She got a kick out of seeing her little dog wear a tiny winter sweater.

• We all got a kick out of his impression of the boss.

  We all got a kick out of his impression of the boss.

• You will get a kick out of this video I found on social media.

  You will get a kick out of this video I found on social media.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I got a kick from his funny story.

  ✓ I got a kick out of his funny story.

  The idiom is fixed as 'get a kick out of.' Substituting 'from' or other prepositions sounds unnatural.

• ✗ She gets kick out of playing video games.

  ✓ She gets a kick out of playing video games.

  Do not forget the indefinite article 'a' in 'get a kick out of' to maintain correct grammar.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I think you'll really ___ this funny meme.

  💡 Find enjoyment or amusement in

  Show answer

  get a kick out of

• He seems to ___ teasing his younger sister.

  💡 Derive amusement from

  Show answer

  get a kick out of