Hunting & Falconry Idioms and Phrases 🏹🦅

Hounding their footsteps 🐕👣

To relentlessly pursue or follow someone, often with an intent to harass, catch, or pressure them.

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Eyes like a hawk 👀🦅

To possess exceptionally sharp eyesight or a highly observant nature.

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The hunter becomes the hunted 🏃‍♂️➡️🏹

A person who has been pursuing or oppressing others finds themselves suddenly in the position of being pursued or oppressed.

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A hawk's eye 🦅👁️

A sharp, keen vision capable of spotting small details from a distance.

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Unleash the hounds 🔓🐕🐕🐕

To release a strong force or powerful group to attack or pursue something.

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Beat the bushes 🥁🌿

To search thoroughly for something, often by investigating many possibilities or exploring an area extensively.

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On the prowl 🐅👀

Actively searching for something, often in a determined, predatory, or secretive way.

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On the scent 👃🐾➡️

Actively following a clue or trace that will lead to something or someone.

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