a happy hunting ground

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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • happy hunting ground
  • hunting
  • swap around
  • to kingdom come
  • Elysian
  • Elysian Fields
  • the Elysian Fields
  • take it with (one) (when one goes)
  • take it with one
  • describe to
References in periodicals archive
"It's been quite a happy hunting ground for me over the years and hopefully that will be the case on Tuesday," said Burr.
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ONCE it was a burial site but, with four wins from four since 2003, Murrayfield is now a happy hunting ground for Ireland.
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Doncaster has always been a happy hunting ground for Barry Hills and he's 2-2 in 3yo+ maidens at the track in the last four seasons.
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Forthbank has never been a happy hunting ground for Morton.
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The tiny North Atlantic outpost has not been a happy hunting ground in the past but the curse of the Faroes finally came to an end thanks to goals from Shaun Maloney and Garry O'Connor.
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I will be there to cheer you on October 4 as you visit a happy hunting ground again!
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Felix de Giles has found Huntingdon a happy hunting ground this season, booting home three winners from just four rides.
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