Dog-Eat-Dog

B2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔɡ ˈit ˈdɔɡ/

Definitions of dog-eat-dog

noun a situation characterized by ruthless competition and the survival of the fittest

Example Sentences

A1 In the dog-eat-dog world of business, it's important to stay competitive.

A2 She found herself in a dog-eat-dog environment where only the strongest survived.

B1 The industry is known for its dog-eat-dog mentality, with companies constantly trying to outdo each other.

B2 The team had to navigate through the dog-eat-dog world of politics to achieve their goals.

C1 He thrived in the cutthroat, dog-eat-dog world of finance, always coming out on top.

C2 Despite the dog-eat-dog nature of the industry, she managed to build strong relationships and succeed.

Examples of dog-eat-dog in a Sentence

formal In the competitive world of business, it's often described as a dog-eat-dog environment.

informal Life in the city can be pretty dog-eat-dog, you have to watch out for yourself.

slang The music industry is known for being dog-eat-dog, with everyone trying to outdo each other.

figurative The political landscape is a dog-eat-dog world where alliances can shift in an instant.

Grammatical Forms of dog-eat-dog

past tense

dog-ate-dog

plural

dogs-eat-dogs

comparative

more dog-eat-dog

superlative

most dog-eat-dog

present tense

dog-eat-dog

future tense

will dog-eat-dog

perfect tense

have dog-eaten-dog

continuous tense

is dog-eating-dog

singular

dog-eat-dog

positive degree

dog-eat-dog

infinitive

to dog-eat-dog

gerund

dog-eating-dog

participle

dog-eaten-dog

Origin and Evolution of dog-eat-dog

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'dog-eat-dog' originated from the behavior of dogs in a competitive and aggressive environment where they would fight and even eat each other to survive.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'dog-eat-dog' has come to describe a ruthless and cutthroat competition where individuals will do whatever it takes to succeed, often at the expense of others.