for the heck of it
English
Pronunciation
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Prepositional phrase
for the heck of it
- (idiomatic) For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
- There's no big unrest; we're having a revolution just for the heck of it.
Usage notes
Often used with the qualifier just.
Synonyms
- for the hell of it
- for the sake of it