| Idiom | Field Day |
|---|---|
| Example | Andrew has a field day playing with all the new toys in his uncle's store. |
| Meaning | to have unlimited opportunities; to have it all your own way; to go all out and experience success at something |
| Origin | In the 1800s people from schools, fire companies, businesses, and other organizations would participate in wholesome outdoor sports on a big playing field. They would play to their heart's content. Soon, to have a field day meant to indulge yourself in any way you wanted. Even today, some schools have a "field day." |
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