hunting

Related to hunting: deer hunting

happy hunting ground

A utopia. Used by Native Americans to describe the afterlife. The annual car swap meet is a happy hunting ground for automotive enthusiasts.

See also: ground, happy, hunting

headhunt

To recruit employees for a business or corporation. Yes, I'm currently headhunting, but none of the candidates I've interviewed so far has wowed me.

hunt after (someone or something)

To search or look for someone or something. Please try not to worry too much—the police are hunting after the suspect right now. A: "Hey, I'm hunting after some wrapping paper." B: "Oh, that's in the drawer over here."

hunt down

1. To pursue and find someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hunt" and "down." The police have vowed to hunt down the perpetrators of this crime. If you hurt my daughter, I'll hunt you down, you hear me?

2. To search for someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hunt" and "down." I'm trying to hunt down an extra cookie pan, but I've been unsuccessful so far.

hunt for (someone or something)

1. To engage in the sport of hunting. Last I heard, they were going out to hunt for quail.

2. To search for someone or something. I'm hunting for an extra cookie pan, but I can't find a thing in all this mess!

hunt high and low (for someone or something)

To look absolutely everywhere for someone or something. We've been hunting high and low for an apartment we can afford, but the housing market in this town is atrocious. I hunted high and low, but I couldn't find my passport anywhere.

hunt out

To seek out or search for someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hunt" and "out." Thanks to your description of his physical appearance, the police were able to hunt out the suspect. I'll need a phone book. Sarah, could you go hunt one out for me, please? I say we start hunting out a new manufacturing partner.

hunt through (something) (for something)

To dig or rummage aimlessly in or through some cluttered place or collection of things in order to find something. I caught my brother hunting through my purse again. A raccoon was hunting through the dumpster for something to eat. We spent the whole afternoon hunting through old photographs of Granny Mary, picking the best ones for her memorial service.

hunt up

1. To engage in a lengthy search to attempt to locate someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hunt" and "up." Hey, look at this! I hunted those pins up that you were looking for. The company is going to be hunting up a new PR manager soon.

2. To contact someone, typically when you are in the area where they live. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hunt" and "up." Be sure to hunt me up if you're ever in New York. You should hunt up Aunt Maureen when you're out West.

run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

1. To support or attempt to placate both sides of a conflict or dispute. Many have criticized the government of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds regarding the territorial dispute between the two nations.

2. To act duplicitously or hypocritically; to speak or act out against something while engaging or taking part in it. How can you be taken seriously as a reformer when you have continued to accept gifts? You can't run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, Senator.

See also: and, hare, hound, hunt, run

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hunt someone or something down

1. to chase and catch someone or something. I don't know where Amy is, but I'll hunt her down. I'll find her. I will hunt down the villain.

2. to locate someone or something. I don't have a big enough gasket. I'll have to hunt one down. I have to hunt down a good dentist.

hunt someone or something out

to find someone or something even if concealed. We will hunt them all out and find every last one of those guys. We will hunt out all of them. They hunted out the murderer.

in quest of someone or something

and in search of someone or something

seeking or hunting something; trying to find something. They went into town in quest of a reasonably priced restaurant. Monday morning I'll go out in search of a job.

run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

Fig. to support both sides of a dispute. In our office politics, Sally always tries to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, telling both the clerical workers and the management that she thinks they should prevail.

See also: and, hare, hound, hunt, run

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

happy hunting ground

A place where one can find or do what one wishes without restriction. For example, The North Shore is a happy hunting ground for antique collectors. This term alludes to the Native American idea of an afterlife where hunters find unlimited game. [Early 1800s]

See also: ground, happy, hunting

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

BRITISH, LITERARY

If someone runs with the hare and hunts with the hounds, they try to support both sides in an argument or fight. They want to keep the peace and have everybody happy. For this reason they learn very quickly to run with the hares and hunt with the hounds. Note: A hound is a dog that has been bred for hunting.

See also: and, hare, hound, hunt, run

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

happy hunting ground

a place where success or enjoyment is obtained.

This phrase originally referred to the optimistic hope of Native Americans that the afterlife will be spent in a country where there are good hunting grounds.

1991 Antique Collector With Old Master drawings still considered an undervalued genre, this should prove a happy hunting ground for those in search of a bargain.

See also: ground, happy, hunting

run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

try to remain on good terms with both sides in a conflict or dispute. British

This expression has been in use since the mid 15th century.

See also: and, hare, hound, hunt, run

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a happy ˈhunting ground

(humorous) a very good place to find what you want: The Sunday antique market is a happy hunting ground for collectors.

See also: ground, happy, hunting

run with the ˌhare and hunt with the ˈhounds

try to remain friendly with both sides in a quarrel: I know you want to keep everyone happy, but I’m afraid you can’t run with the hare and hunt with the hounds on this issue.

See also: and, hare, hound, hunt, run

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

hunt down

1. To pursue, track, or search for something or someone: The panther hunted down the deer. The police hunted the kidnappers down.

2. To find something or someone after a long or difficult search: I hunted down my watch—it was at the bottom of my sock drawer. After two weeks, the detectives finally hunted the suspect down.

happy hunting ground

Heaven; a place of abundance, replete with what one wants. The idea comes from the beliefs of Native American tribes that after death they will go to a paradise with an abundance of game and therefore always have enough to eat. The term appears in the works of James Fenimore Cooper and other writers on Indian subjects. As Cooper wrote in The Pathfinder (1840), “‘Do the dead of the savages ever walk?’ demanded Cap. ‘Ay, and run, too, in their happy hunting grounds.’” Later the term became a euphemism for death, and still later it was transferred to any place of abundant treasures.

See also: ground, happy, hunting

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

a happy hunting ground
happy hunting ground
swap around
to kingdom come
the Elysian Fields
Elysian
Elysian Fields
take it with (one) (when one goes)
take it with one
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References in periodicals archive

The trophy hunting quota is created on the basis of annual surveys conducted by wildlife experts.

American hunts highest-rated Astore Markhor

On Thursday last, Senator Talha Mahmood claimed to set a record by hunting an ibex with a 54-inch horns in Hunza district.

Another US citizen hunts highest rated Astore Markhor

The fox hunting law ban came into place in 2005 under the Hunting Act but some are calling to have this law repealed.

meet the saboteurs! Group says it's cracking down on 'illegal hunting'

Hunt saboteurs claim 'illegal hunting' is taking place across the North West

Meet the saboteurs who say they're cracking down on 'illegal hunting'; Hunts say they comply with the law - and challenge 'spurious' allegations

Mark Tami said: "Illegal hunting is a growing issue in the UK and is having a damaging effect on our wildlife.

'Strengthen hunt law to stop killing'

Despite the fact that hunting is prohibited in some areas of the country as well as the Caspian Sea islands, green zones, protected areas including National Parks and reserves, there are some who still violate these rules.

Poachers fined for illegal hunting

However, if you spend time researching and work hard while hunting, success can be attained.

PLANNING AN OUT-OF-STATE ADVENTURE: HUNTING AWAY FROM YOUR HOME STATE IS EXCITING AND EASIER TO DO THAN YOU MIGHT THINK

"While There Were Still Wild Birds" is a study that covers a span of time from the mid 1930s (when Southern quail hunting was still a popular and important field sport) through and after the mid 1980s when the massive collapse of the quail population ended wild bird hunting.

While There Were Still Wild Birds

These permits allow you what amounts to private access to these areas for not only hunting, but other outdoor recreation activities as well.

Permit Season: Why summer may be the most important season for Florida public lands hunters

Time to end this hunt cruelty IT is such a relief for animal lovers knowing that the hunting season has come to an end, after a long gruelling winter, at least until the wretched cub hunting season begins in August.

Time to end this hunt cruelty; LETTERS

GILGIT: 13-year-old Imam Haroon from Islamabad became the youngest hunter in the legal trophy hunting in Gilgit-Baltistan after he hunted a Himalayan Ibex in upper Hunza, reported leading English daily.

Teenage boy hunts Himalayan Ibex, sets new record: report

While a necessity in earlier times, hunting today provokes heated discussion between people for and against this most ancient of activities.

The Hunting Book

And that's encouraging for the future of hunting. As a young woman who enjoys the outdoors, it thrills me to hear other ladies are increasingly becoming interested in the lifestyle I love.

Finding our future: a recent huge increase in female hunter numbers is welcome news for the lifestyle we all love

IN PART 1, we provided an overview of retriever hunt tests, based on the two most ubiquitous testing organizations in the United States: the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the North American Hunting Retriever Association (NAHRA).

Testing, 1-2-3: Part two: why should you participate?

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释义	hunting Related to hunting: deer hunting happy hunting ground A utopia. Used by Native Americans to describe the afterlife. The annual car swap meet is a happy hunting ground for automotive enthusiasts. See also: ground, happy, hunting headhunt To recruit employees for a business or corporation. Yes, I'm currently headhunting, but none of the candidates I've interviewed so far has wowed me. hunt after (someone or something) To search or look for someone or something. Please try not to worry too much—the police are hunting after the suspect right now. A: "Hey, I'm hunting after some wrapping paper." B: "Oh, that's in the drawer over here." See also: after, hunt hunt down 1. To pursue and find someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hunt" and "down." The police have vowed to hunt down the perpetrators of this crime. If you hurt my daughter, I'll hunt you down, you hear me? 2. To search for someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hunt" and "down." I'm trying to hunt down an extra cookie pan, but I've been unsuccessful so far. See also: down, hunt hunt for (someone or something) 1. To engage in the sport of hunting. Last I heard, they were going out to hunt for quail. 2. To search for someone or something. I'm hunting for an extra cookie pan, but I can't find a thing in all this mess! See also: hunt hunt high and low (for someone or something) To look absolutely everywhere for someone or something. We've been hunting high and low for an apartment we can afford, but the housing market in this town is atrocious. I hunted high and low, but I couldn't find my passport anywhere. See also: and, high, hunt, low, someone hunt out To seek out or search for someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hunt" and "out." Thanks to your description of his physical appearance, the police were able to hunt out the suspect. I'll need a phone book. Sarah, could you go hunt one out for me, please? I say we start hunting out a new manufacturing partner. See also: hunt, out hunt through (something) (for something) To dig or rummage aimlessly in or through some cluttered place or collection of things in order to find something. I caught my brother hunting through my purse again. A raccoon was hunting through the dumpster for something to eat. We spent the whole afternoon hunting through old photographs of Granny Mary, picking the best ones for her memorial service. See also: hunt, through hunt up 1. To engage in a lengthy search to attempt to locate someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hunt" and "up." Hey, look at this! I hunted those pins up that you were looking for. The company is going to be hunting up a new PR manager soon. 2. To contact someone, typically when you are in the area where they live. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hunt" and "up." Be sure to hunt me up if you're ever in New York. You should hunt up Aunt Maureen when you're out West. See also: hunt, up run with the hare and hunt with the hounds 1. To support or attempt to placate both sides of a conflict or dispute. Many have criticized the government of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds regarding the territorial dispute between the two nations. 2. To act duplicitously or hypocritically; to speak or act out against something while engaging or taking part in it. How can you be taken seriously as a reformer when you have continued to accept gifts? You can't run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, Senator. See also: and, hare, hound, hunt, run Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. hunt someone or something down 1. to chase and catch someone or something. I don't know where Amy is, but I'll hunt her down. I'll find her. I will hunt down the villain. 2. to locate someone or something. I don't have a big enough gasket. I'll have to hunt one down. I have to hunt down a good dentist. See also: down, hunt hunt someone or something out to find someone or something even if concealed. We will hunt them all out and find every last one of those guys. We will hunt out all of them. They hunted out the murderer. See also: hunt, out in quest of someone or something and in search of someone or something seeking or hunting something; trying to find something. They went into town in quest of a reasonably priced restaurant. Monday morning I'll go out in search of a job. See also: of, quest run with the hare and hunt with the hounds Fig. to support both sides of a dispute. In our office politics, Sally always tries to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, telling both the clerical workers and the management that she thinks they should prevail. See also: and, hare, hound, hunt, run McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. happy hunting ground A place where one can find or do what one wishes without restriction. For example, The North Shore is a happy hunting ground for antique collectors. This term alludes to the Native American idea of an afterlife where hunters find unlimited game. [Early 1800s] See also: ground, happy, hunting The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. run with the hare and hunt with the hounds BRITISH, LITERARY If someone runs with the hare and hunts with the hounds, they try to support both sides in an argument or fight. They want to keep the peace and have everybody happy. For this reason they learn very quickly to run with the hares and hunt with the hounds. Note: A hound is a dog that has been bred for hunting. See also: and, hare, hound, hunt, run Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. happy hunting ground a place where success or enjoyment is obtained. This phrase originally referred to the optimistic hope of Native Americans that the afterlife will be spent in a country where there are good hunting grounds. 1991 Antique Collector With Old Master drawings still considered an undervalued genre, this should prove a happy hunting ground for those in search of a bargain. See also: ground, happy, hunting run with the hare and hunt with the hounds try to remain on good terms with both sides in a conflict or dispute. British This expression has been in use since the mid 15th century. See also: and, hare, hound, hunt, run Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a happy ˈhunting ground (humorous) a very good place to find what you want: The Sunday antique market is a happy hunting ground for collectors. See also: ground, happy, hunting run with the ˌhare and hunt with the ˈhounds try to remain friendly with both sides in a quarrel: I know you want to keep everyone happy, but I’m afraid you can’t run with the hare and hunt with the hounds on this issue. See also: and, hare, hound, hunt, run Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary hunt down v. 1. To pursue, track, or search for something or someone: The panther hunted down the deer. The police hunted the kidnappers down. 2. To find something or someone after a long or difficult search: I hunted down my watch—it was at the bottom of my sock drawer. After two weeks, the detectives finally hunted the suspect down. See also: down, hunt The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. happy hunting ground Heaven; a place of abundance, replete with what one wants. The idea comes from the beliefs of Native American tribes that after death they will go to a paradise with an abundance of game and therefore always have enough to eat. The term appears in the works of James Fenimore Cooper and other writers on Indian subjects. As Cooper wrote in The Pathfinder (1840), “‘Do the dead of the savages ever walk?’ demanded Cap. ‘Ay, and run, too, in their happy hunting grounds.’” Later the term became a euphemism for death, and still later it was transferred to any place of abundant treasures. See also: ground, happy, hunting The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a happy hunting ground happy hunting ground swap around to kingdom come the Elysian Fields Elysian Elysian Fields take it with (one) (when one goes) take it with one describe to References in periodicals archive The trophy hunting quota is created on the basis of annual surveys conducted by wildlife experts. American hunts highest-rated Astore Markhor On Thursday last, Senator Talha Mahmood claimed to set a record by hunting an ibex with a 54-inch horns in Hunza district. Another US citizen hunts highest rated Astore Markhor The fox hunting law ban came into place in 2005 under the Hunting Act but some are calling to have this law repealed. meet the saboteurs! Group says it's cracking down on 'illegal hunting' Hunt saboteurs claim 'illegal hunting' is taking place across the North West Meet the saboteurs who say they're cracking down on 'illegal hunting'; Hunts say they comply with the law - and challenge 'spurious' allegations Mark Tami said: "Illegal hunting is a growing issue in the UK and is having a damaging effect on our wildlife. 'Strengthen hunt law to stop killing' Despite the fact that hunting is prohibited in some areas of the country as well as the Caspian Sea islands, green zones, protected areas including National Parks and reserves, there are some who still violate these rules. Poachers fined for illegal hunting However, if you spend time researching and work hard while hunting, success can be attained. PLANNING AN OUT-OF-STATE ADVENTURE: HUNTING AWAY FROM YOUR HOME STATE IS EXCITING AND EASIER TO DO THAN YOU MIGHT THINK "While There Were Still Wild Birds" is a study that covers a span of time from the mid 1930s (when Southern quail hunting was still a popular and important field sport) through and after the mid 1980s when the massive collapse of the quail population ended wild bird hunting. While There Were Still Wild Birds These permits allow you what amounts to private access to these areas for not only hunting, but other outdoor recreation activities as well. Permit Season: Why summer may be the most important season for Florida public lands hunters Time to end this hunt cruelty IT is such a relief for animal lovers knowing that the hunting season has come to an end, after a long gruelling winter, at least until the wretched cub hunting season begins in August. Time to end this hunt cruelty; LETTERS GILGIT: 13-year-old Imam Haroon from Islamabad became the youngest hunter in the legal trophy hunting in Gilgit-Baltistan after he hunted a Himalayan Ibex in upper Hunza, reported leading English daily. Teenage boy hunts Himalayan Ibex, sets new record: report While a necessity in earlier times, hunting today provokes heated discussion between people for and against this most ancient of activities. The Hunting Book And that's encouraging for the future of hunting. As a young woman who enjoys the outdoors, it thrills me to hear other ladies are increasingly becoming interested in the lifestyle I love. Finding our future: a recent huge increase in female hunter numbers is welcome news for the lifestyle we all love IN PART 1, we provided an overview of retriever hunt tests, based on the two most ubiquitous testing organizations in the United States: the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the North American Hunting Retriever Association (NAHRA). Testing, 1-2-3: Part two: why should you participate?
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