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On a lark
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Origin of Phrases - O
On a lark
Meaning: To do something on a whim or just for fun.
Example: On a lark we diverted our journey from Rome to Amsterdam.
Origin: A "lark," in British slang, is a gag, or a joke. The phrase "on a lark" is, then something done as a joke.
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