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dog-eat-dog Definition

dog·-eat-dog (dôg′ēt dôg)

adjective

characterized by ruthless or savage competition
dog-eat-dog Synonyms

dog-eat-dog

modif.

dog-eat-dog Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • world: I mean, we live in a dog-eat-dog world, right?
  • environment: Through the medium of story-telling, this book describes how to create sustainable success in the dog-eat-dog business environment.
  • market: It is less dramatic but possibly more accurate to see it as a dog-eat-dog market place.

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