get a kick out of (someone or something)

get a kick out of (someone or something)

To get a sense of enjoyment, amusement, or excitement from something. Even as an adult, I still get a kick out of building sandcastles at the beach. She really gets a kick out of doing wheelies on her motorcycle in front of an audience. I get a kick out of Janene—she's really hilarious.See also: get, kick, of, out

get a kick out of something

INFORMALIf you get a kick out of something, you enjoy it very much. One seller admits she gets a kick out of tricking people. I suppose Americans get a kick out of watching a crazy Brit family like us make complete fools ourselves every week.See also: get, kick, of, out, something

get a ˈkick from/out of something

(informal) get a feeling of excitement, enjoyment, etc. out of something: She got a real kick from seeing her photo in the newspaper.See also: get, kick, of, out, something

get a kick out of someone/something

verbSee get a bang out of someone/somethingSee also: get, kick, of, out, someone, something