The Village Idiom

get a charge out of

The idiom get a charge out of means to derive excitement, enjoyment, or amusement from something. It is often used to describe the feeling of being energized or thrilled by a particular experience or activity.

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In a sentence

  • I always get a charge out of watching my favorite team play.
  • She gets a charge out of solving difficult puzzles.
  • They really got a charge out of going on roller coasters at the amusement park.

Where it comes from and how it is used

The idiom "get a kick out of" is closely related to "get a charge out of" as they both express the idea of deriving enjoyment or excitement from something. While "get a charge out of" emphasizes the transfer of energy or pleasure, "get a kick out of" focuses on the notion of deriving a sense of amusement or pleasure.

Additionally, the phrase "take delight in" is another idiom that is closely associated with "get a charge out of." "Take delight in" conveys the idea of finding joy, pleasure, or satisfaction in something or someone. This idiom is often used to express a deep level of enjoyment or appreciation, similar to how "get a charge out of" captures the experience of deriving pleasure or excitement.

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