Fun-and-games
noun, (used with a singular or plural verb) Informal.
1.
frivolously diverting activity.
noun phrase
Pleasure; delightful diversion; amatory dalliance •Most often ironic: Wehad somefun and games a few months ago/ What happens to Romanov after that is fun and games for you, Hardy
[1920+; based on the talk and attitude used toward children by hearty people, and analogous with show and tell]
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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