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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

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

a happy hunting ground

a place where you can find exactly what you want

Usage notes: The happy hunting ground was a Native American way of referring to heaven, or where they went when they died.

Flea markets are a happy hunting ground for people looking for antiques at good prices.

See also: ground, happy, hunting

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