My brother is a rock hound who loves searching for quartz.
rock hound
idiomA person who collects rocks and minerals from the natural environment as a hobby.
Origin
first recorded 20th c. disputed originIn use by 1910s (see Citations). Originally a playful term for geologists employed in the early days of the oil industry - other similar names included "sand smeller", "oil witch", "wrinkle chaser", "pebble pup". The intended parallel being the likeness of a geologist sniffing out - like a hound - something of value among the rocks. Term popularized perhaps by a 1921 story published in Cosmopolitan titled The Rockhound.
Every weekend, the local rock hound heads to the riverbank to search for interesting stones and minerals.
An avid rock hound since childhood, he spent his retirement traveling across the country to catalog rare geological specimens found in remote mountain ranges.
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hit rock bottom
To reach the lowest possible state in one's life.
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piffy on a rock bun
A person ignored or sidelined from an activity
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publicity hound
A person who constantly seeks public attention, especially through coverage in the broadcast media or news media.
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rock bottom
The very lowest possible level.
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rock on
To party to music, especially rock, or to continue to perform any such music; to maintain a lifestyle in keeping with, or inspired by, youth rock culture.
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rock out with one's cock out
To enjoy oneself immensely, to party.
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rock the boat
To disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.
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split on a rock
To completely fail in one's attempt