get a kick out of (something/someone), to 😄
To derive pleasurable excitement from. This twentieth-century American expression achieved immortality in Cole Porter’s song, “I Get a Kick out of You” (from Anything Goes, 1934).
Similar Terms and Related Expressions:
- Have a ball 🎉
- Tickled pink 🌸
- Be on cloud nine ☁️
- Take delight in 😊
- Thrilled to bits 🥳
Proverbs and Inspirational Thoughts:
- “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault
- “Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough.” — Emily Dickinson
- “Happiness is not by chance, but by choice.” — Jim Rohn
Humor-Filled Quotes and Witty Proverbs:
- “I don’t feel old. I don’t feel anything till noon. That’s when it’s time for my nap.” — Bob Hope
- “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” — Victor Hugo
- “You can’t have everything. Where would you put it?” — Steven Wright
Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
- Book: “The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin
- Song: “I Get a Kick out of You” by Cole Porter (from Anything Goes)
- Poem: “Ode to Joy” by Friedrich Schiller
- Movie: Amélie (2001)
Quizzes to Get a Kick Out of
### What does "get a kick out of" mean?
- [x] To derive pleasurable excitement from
- [ ] To experience a sharp pain in the foot
- [ ] To be rejected forcefully
- [ ] To start a soccer game
> **Explanation:** When you "get a kick out of" something or someone, it means you find joy and excitement in it.
### Which of these idioms is similar to "get a kick out of"?
- [x] Be on cloud nine ☁️
- [ ] Barking up the wrong tree 🌳
- [ ] Burn the midnight oil 🕯️
- [ ] Carry the torch 🔥
> **Explanation:** "Be on cloud nine" is similar in meaning, referring to a state of immense happiness and excitement.
### True or False: Cole Porter is associated with popularizing "get a kick out of"
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True! Cole Porter's song "I Get a Kick out of You" played a big role in popularizing the idiom.
In the words of Emily Dickinson, “Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough.” With a twinkle in your eye and a spring in your step, march forward to discover the everyday joys that can make your heart sing and your spirit soar!
With Delight, Felicity P. Merrymaker 🎉
