"on the hunt" meaning in All languages combined

See on the hunt on Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase}} on the hunt
  1. (typically with for) In aggressive pursuit; searching relentlessly.
    Sense id: en-on_the_hunt-en-prep_phrase-h4JLf9UL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Download JSON data for on the hunt meaning in All languages combined (0.8kB)

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