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thrill of the hunt

idiom
Meaning

The anticipation and excitement experienced while searching for something that is difficult to obtain.


Examples
SIMPLE

He loves the thrill of the hunt when shopping for antiques.

CONTEXTUAL

She spent all weekend searching for a rare book, enjoying the thrill of the hunt more than the book itself.

COMPLEX

The seasoned collector often ignored the final acquisition, finding that the true thrill of the hunt lay in the arduous pursuit of the elusive object.

Anchors to
Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    cheap thrill

    Something simple and inexpensive done for pleasure.

  2. 02

    dog in the hunt

    Something that may lead to gain, depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer.

  3. 03

    hunt where the ducks are

    To seek opportunities or results in situations or places where they are most likely to be found.

  4. 04

    run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

    To support both sides of an argument.

  5. 05

    snipe hunt

    A prank in which a gullible victim is sent off on a fruitless search for a nonexistent item.

  6. 06

    thrill kill

    An act of murder motivated solely by the murderer's desire to have a very exciting experience.

  7. 07

    thrill killer

    A murderer who is motivated by a strong personal desire to have a very exciting experience.

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