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Definition |
survive in a highly competitive and
ruthless environment |
Examples |
1) The political campaign was a dog eat dog
affair. 2) The job market is dog eat dog
these days. |
Etymology |
The term 'canis non comedit canem,' a Latin
proverb meaning 'a dog does not eat a dog,' has evolved into what it is
today. |
Synonyms |
cutthroat, ruthless, relentless, fiercely
competitive |
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