on own ground


on (one's) own ground

1. In the place or area where one is locally established; on one's home turf. The team will be playing the championship match on their own ground this weekend, which they're hoping will give them a bit of an advantage. We'll be hosting the state-wide high school science fair on our own ground next month.2. In a field, profession, or area for which one has a deep affinity or familiarity. After a string of unsuccessful action films, the director is back on her own ground with a biting new historical drama. I tried a few television roles, but I'm really only on my own ground when I'm doing stand-up.See also: ground, on, own

on (one's) own ground

In a situation where one has knowledge or competence: a sculptor back on her own ground after experiments with painting.See also: ground, on, own