Meaning of 'Dog eat dog'
What does the saying 'Dog eat dog' mean?
Idiom: Dog eat dog
Meaning:
In a dog eat dog world, there is intense competition and rivalry, where everybody thinks only of himself or herself.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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