Dog-in-the-hunt Definition

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Literally, ownership of one of several canines participating in the group pursuit of game or fowl.

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(idiomatic) Something to gain depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer..

A national political party is unlikely to feel it has a particular dog in the hunt for a typical small town mayoral race; in many cases the local candidates do not even campaign with a party affiliation.

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Origin of Dog-in-the-hunt

dog + in + the + hunt

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