for the hell of it
Example Sentences
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A chance observation in Uganda’s Kibale National Park provides a small hint that such a possible behavior exists—and that further research on chimps sharing just for the hell of it might well be worth pursuing.
From Scientific American • Nov. 14, 2022
Ghilarducci is not aiming to be a killjoy just for the hell of it.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2022
The child plays for the hell of it, and doesn't think too much about where to place things on a page, if he's drawing, or what metaphors to use or whether they're appropriate or whatever.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2021
In no time, he’d be shouting “the game’s afoot!” and heading off on an adventure not to expiate secret feelings of worthlessness or avenge a dead loved one, but just for the hell of it.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2021
He was just singing for the hell of it, you could tell.
From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger
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