Economic Competition Terms

noun a competitive struggle for success or advancement

• The competitive nature of the corporate world often leads employees to feel trapped in a rat race.
• I'm so tired of this rat race at work, I just want a break.
• I can't stand this rat race anymore, I need to find a way out.
• Life can feel like a never-ending rat race if we don't take time to slow down and enjoy the moment.

noun a large group of fish swimming together

• A shoal of fish was seen swimming near the coral reef.
• We spotted a big shoal of fish while snorkeling.
• Check out that massive shoal of fish over there!
• The crowd outside the concert venue resembled a shoal of fish moving in unison.