get a kick out of something

Meaning: to enjoy something greatly; to find something amusing.

Example: “My dad gets a kick out of telling the same terrible jokes.”

Origin: Not from any physical-impact metaphor; here 'kick' is 19th-century slang for a thrill or stimulating rush (as from alcohol). True origin uncertain.

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