Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dog-eat-dog
idiom
/dɔɡ iːt dɔɡ/
Definition
A situation where competition is so fierce that people are willing to harm each other for personal gain.
Examples
- In a dog-eat-dog world, you must be ruthless to survive in the business industry.
- The corporate environment can often feel like a dog-eat-dog situation, where everyone is out for themselves.
Meaning
The term describes a highly competitive environment, often one where the struggles for success lead to unethical behavior among individuals or businesses.
Synonyms
- cutthroat
- fierce competition
- survival of the fittest
