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UK//ðæts haʊ juː ɡɛt jɔːr kɪks//US//ðæts haʊ ju ɡɛt jɔr kɪks//

Meaning of That's how you get your kicks

A phrase meaning to enjoy oneself or find pleasure in activities.

In simple words: That's how you have fun or enjoy yourself.

That's how you get your kicks in a sentence

  • For some, hiking in the mountains is their way of getting kicks.
  • She loves dancing; that's how she gets her kicks on weekends.
  • Playing video games with friends? That's how you get your kicks!
  • Traveling to new cities always gives him kicks and adventures.
  • He said, 'Watching movies is how I get my kicks after a long day.'

How to use That's how you get your kicks

Used in casual conversations, often among friends. It may not be suitable for formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone jumping for joy – that's the 'kick' of happiness.

Related words

Collocations with That's how you get your kicks

  • get your kicks from
  • find your kicks
  • search for kicks

Synonyms for That's how you get your kicks

Common mistakes with That's how you get your kicks

  • Using it in formal settings where fun isn't appropriate.
  • Confusing with literal meanings of 'kicks' as footwear.
  • Misunderstanding it as a negative phrase rather than one about enjoyment.

Compare That's how you get your kicks with Enjoy, Delight

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Frequently asked questions about That's how you get your kicks

What does That's how you get your kicks mean?

That's how you have fun or enjoy yourself.

What is the definition of That's how you get your kicks?

A phrase meaning to enjoy oneself or find pleasure in activities.

How do you use That's how you get your kicks in a sentence?

For some, hiking in the mountains is their way of getting kicks.

Can you give another example of That's how you get your kicks?

She loves dancing; that's how she gets her kicks on weekends.

What are synonyms for That's how you get your kicks?

Common alternatives include have fun, enjoy, relish, delight, amuse.

What words go with That's how you get your kicks?

It commonly pairs with get your kicks from, find your kicks, search for kicks.

What are common mistakes when using That's how you get your kicks?

Using it in formal settings where fun isn't appropriate. Confusing with literal meanings of 'kicks' as footwear. Misunderstanding it as a negative phrase rather than one about enjoyment.

How do you pronounce That's how you get your kicks?

US: //ðæts haʊ ju ɡɛt jɔr kɪks//, UK: //ðæts haʊ juː ɡɛt jɔːr kɪks//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is That's how you get your kicks formal or informal?

"That's how you get your kicks" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use That's how you get your kicks?

Used in casual conversations, often among friends. It may not be suitable for formal contexts.