get a charge out of (something)

get a charge out of (something)

To get a sense of enjoyment, amusement, or excitement from something. Even as an adult, I still get a charge out of building sandcastles at the beach. She really gets a charge out of doing wheelies on her motorcycle in front of an audience.

See also: charge, get, of, out

get a charge out of someone or something

 and get a bang out of someone or something; get a kick out of someone or something

to receive special pleasure from someone or something. 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.

See also: charge, get, of, out

get a ˈcharge out of something

(American English) get a strong feeling of excitement or pleasure from something: If you like horror movies then you’ll get a charge out of this one.

See also: charge, get, of, out, something