as in picnic
a situation or state of carefree comfort
a job at a beach resort isn't all beer and skittles—it's still work
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fun and games
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From the extensive Halloween playlist from last week, to this playful song, kids learn that the fake frights of Halloween are all just fun and games.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025 -
Unfortunately for her, this toy store isn't just for fun and games.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Beer and skittles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beer%20and%20skittles. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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