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dog–eat–dog
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dog–eat–dog
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dog–eat–dog
/ˌdɑːgˌiːt
ˈ
dɑːg/
adjective
dog–eat–dog
/ˌdɑːgˌiːt
ˈ
dɑːg/
adjective
Learner's definition of DOG–EAT–DOG
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used to describe a situation in which people compete with each other for success in a cruel and selfish way
It's a
dog-eat-dog
business we're in.
dog-eat-dog
competitions
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