on own ground
Related to on own ground: on the ground
on (one's) own ground
1. In the place or area where one is locally established; on one's home turf. The team will be playing the championship match on their own ground this weekend, which they're hoping will give them a bit of an advantage. We'll be hosting the state-wide high school science fair on our own ground next month.
2. In a field, profession, or area for which one has a deep affinity or familiarity. After a string of unsuccessful action films, the director is back on her own ground with a biting new historical drama. I tried a few television roles, but I'm really only on my own ground when I'm doing stand-up.
See also: ground, on, own
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on (one's) own ground
In a situation where one has knowledge or competence: a sculptor back on her own ground after experiments with painting.
See also: ground, on, own
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- on (one's) own ground
- on your own ground
- on (one's) home turf
- on (your) home ground
- on one's home ground
- on (one's) home ground
- on (one's) home patch
- at will
- back home
- abode