hunt (redirected from hunting)

hunt/search high and low

to search everywhere for something. I've been hunting high and low for the certificate, but I still haven't found it. (usually + for)

See also: high, low, search

run with the hare and hunt with the hounds (old-fashioned)

to support two competing sides in an argument. You've got to decide where you stand on this issue. You can't run with the hare and hunt with the hounds.

See also: hare, run

a witch-hunt

an attempt to find and punish people who have opinions that are believed to be dangerous. Senator McCarthy led a witch-hunt against suspected communists during the 1950's.