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to have a dog in the race
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een hond hebben in de race
to have a personal interest in something particular
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What is the origin of the idiom "have a dog in the race" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "have a dog in the race" can be traced back to the brutal and illegal practice of dogfighting, in which two dogs are forced to fight each other for the amusement of spectators. In this context, people who owned dogs or had placed bets on the outcome of the fight had a personal interest in the outcome. As the phrase became more widely used, it evolved to refer to any situation in which someone has a personal interest in the outcome of an event or decision.
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I will have a dog in the race for the upcoming project assignment, and I'm preparing to showcase my skills and qualifications.
Last year, I had a dog in the race for the contract bid, and fortunately, our proposal was accepted.
Since I work for the company, I definitely have a dog in the hunt when it comes to the upcoming merger and how it might affect our team.
As a passionate fan of the team, I have a dog in the race and am eagerly anticipating the championship game.
Since I've been working on this project from the beginning, I definitely have a dog in the race and want to see it succeed.
