I really got a charge out of that comedian's routine.
•Tom is really funny. I always get a kick out of his jokes.
•Bill really got a bang out of the present we gave him.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
get a bang out of someone or something — AND get a kick out of someone or something tv. to get a thrill from someone or something. □ I always get a bang out of her jokes. □ She gets a kick out of her grandchildren … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
get a kick out of someone or something — o to get a bang out of someone or something … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
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