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for the love of the game

idiom
Meaning

Doing something for one's own enjoyment or other intrinsic desire to do so; not for other reasons such as money or other ulterior motives.


Examples
SIMPLE

He plays basketball for the love of the game.

CONTEXTUAL

She spends every weekend painting in her small studio simply for the love of the game.

COMPLEX

Despite the lack of fame or financial reward, the dedicated musician continued to perform for the love of the game.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    away game

    An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.

  2. 02

    back in the game

    Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.

  3. 03

    blame game

    A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.

  4. 04

    change the game

    To revolutionize a field of endeavor.

  5. 05

    fair game

    Actions permissible by the rules.

  6. 06

    first love

    The thing, place, or activity of which one is fondest; one's most fundamental interest or attachment.

  7. 07

    game face

    The expression of one who is prepared for or is facing a lot of difficult and/or undesirable work, especially when it is imminent.

  8. 08

    game out

    To run through scenarios to determine what will happen given certain decisions; to play out possibilities; to examine several ideas to come up with their likeliest end results.

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