Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
someone-will-eat-someone-alive
Phrase
/sʌmˈwʌn wɪl iːt sʌmˈwʌn əˈlaɪv/
Definition
An expression used to describe a situation where someone will be completely overwhelmed or dominated by someone else’s abilities, skills, or actions.
Examples
- In the talent show, Sarah was so good that you could say she would eat the competition alive.
- If he keeps practicing, he’ll eat all his rivals alive in the next tournament.
Meaning
This phrase figuratively implies that one person is so powerful or talented that they can easily overpower another, often used in competitive contexts.
Synonyms
- Dominate
- Overwhelm
- Overpower
- Crush
- Prevail
