get a kick out of

Derive pleasure from

To get a kick out of something is to derive pleasure or amusement from it: I get a kick out of watching him try to parallel park.

The phrase suggests genuine enjoyment, often with a hint of entertainment value.

What provides the kick may be slightly mischievous or absurd: She gets a kick out of correcting people's grammar.

Related

have a blast · dig · giggle · delight · relish · crack up · like · thrill · keen on · savor · groove · glee · get off on · have a good time · have a ball · fancy · get a charge out of · get a rise out of

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Opposites
emotional response to experience

get a kick out ofendure

Suffer through without yielding

tolerate

emotional response/enjoyment

get a kick out ofloathe

Intensely dislike

detest · hate · dread

Family

kick, outfit, outdoor, outcome, getting, kicks, out of, kicking, kickoff

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G