one's old stamping ground



one's old stamping ground

Fig. the place where one was raised or where one has spent a lot of time. (There are variants with stomping and grounds.) Ann should know about that place. It's near her old stamping ground. I can't wait to get back to my old stomping grounds.
See also: ground, old, stamp

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Reza-Persian
Izumiee-zoo-meeJapanese
Ferrer-Various
Salvatoresahl-vah-TO-reItalian
Tyrrelltie-RELEnglish (Rare)
Maia (1)MAY-ə (English), MIE-ə (English)Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Portuguese, Georgian