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on the prowl |
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on the prowl looking for someone for sexual purposes. (Alludes to a prowling cat.) Tom looks like he is on the prowl again tonight. That whole gang of boys is on the prowl. Watch out. See also: prowl on the prowl 1. actively looking for a romantic or sexual partner Divorce isn't the only subject to avoid when you're on the prowl. 2. actively trying to achieve something Officials see the country as a competitor that's on the prowl to grab every export market within reach. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of prowl (to move quietly while hunting) See also: prowl How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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By and by she tucked them up in the great bed in the home under the trees, but she herself slept that night in the little house, and Peter kept watch outside with drawn sword, for the pirates could be heard carousing far away and the wolves were on the prowl. |
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