He loves the thrill of the hunt when shopping for antiques.
thrill of the hunt
idiomThe anticipation and excitement experienced while searching for something that is difficult to obtain.
She spent all weekend searching for a rare book, enjoying the thrill of the hunt more than the book itself.
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.
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cheap thrill
Something simple and inexpensive done for pleasure.
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dog in the hunt
Something that may lead to gain, depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer.
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hunt where the ducks are
To seek opportunities or results in situations or places where they are most likely to be found.
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run with the hare and hunt with the hounds
To support both sides of an argument.
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snipe hunt
A prank in which a gullible victim is sent off on a fruitless search for a nonexistent item.
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thrill kill
An act of murder motivated solely by the murderer's desire to have a very exciting experience.
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thrill killer
A murderer who is motivated by a strong personal desire to have a very exciting experience.