dog-eat-dog

dog-eat-dog Definition

dog·-eat-dog (dôg′ēt dôg′)

adjective

characterized by ruthless or savage competition

dog-eat-dog Synonyms

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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