Meaning of the word "have a field day" in English

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have a field day

US /hæv ə fiːld deɪ/
UK /hæv ə fiːld deɪ/
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Idiom

1.

to have an opportunity to do something enjoyable or to exploit a situation to one's advantage, often with negative connotations for others

Example:
The tabloids will have a field day with this scandal.
When the teacher left the room, the students had a field day.
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