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happy hunting ground
noun
the North American Indian heaven, conceived of as a paradise of hunting and feasting for warriors and hunters.
a place where one finds in abundance that which one needs or desires, or where one may pursue an activity without restriction.
New England attics are happy hunting grounds for antique collectors.
happy hunting ground
noun
(in American Indian legend) the paradise to which a person passes after death
a productive or profitable area for a person with a particular interest or requirement
jumble sales proved happy hunting grounds in her search for old stone jars
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of happy hunting ground1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
Australia was Kohli's happy hunting ground and his last visit Down Under in late 2024 grabbed worldwide attention.
Para-equestrian has been a successful sport for GB at previous Games and the team will be hoping that the Chateau de Versailles can be another happy hunting ground.
The velodrome was a happy hunting ground for the GB team at the Olympics and the Paralympic team will hope for similar.
The water was a happy hunting ground for the British team, making the podium in the rowing and diving as GB moved up to 24 medals overall.
Wembley was once a happy hunting ground for Chelsea but it has turned into a nightmare in recent seasons, losing the 2019 League Cup final to Manchester City, the 2020 FA Cup final to Arsenal, the 2021 FA Cup final to Leicester City, the 2022 League and FA Cup finals to Liverpool on penalties after goalless draws, this season's League Cup final to Liverpool and now this.
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