"Dog-eat-dog" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Dog-eat-dog" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Dog-eat-dog" Meaning

In English, "dog-eat-dog" is an idiomatic expression that means a situation where everyone is trying to survive and thrive by fair means or foul, often involving competition, exploitation, and selfishness. It is often used to describe a cutthroat environment, where individuals are willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead, even if it means harming others.

"Dog-eat-dog" Examples

Dog-Eat-Dog Examples


A phrase used to describe a situation where everyone is competing fiercely against each other, often with little regard for others.

1. In the corporate world, it's a dog-eat-dog game where only the fittest survive.

2. The competitive environment of the startup scene is quite dog-eat-dog, with companies trying to outmaneuver each other.

3. In politics, it's often a dog-eat-dog world where opponents will stop at nothing to discredit each other.

4. The tech industry is a dog-eat-dog market where companies need to innovate quickly to stay ahead of the competition.

5. The dogs are in, and it's a dog-eat-dog fight for the top spot in the company's hierarchy.

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