for the hell of it

English

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Prepositional phrase

for the hell of it

  1. (idiomatic, mildly vulgar) For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; or to relieve boredom.
    There's no big unrest; we're having a revolution just for the hell of it.

Usage notes

  • Often used with the qualifier just.