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Rat race
/ɹˈat ɹˈeɪs/
/ɹˈæt ɹˈeɪs/
Rat race
[СУЩ]1
это работа, в котором люди агрессивно соревнуются друг с другом
a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure
What is the origin of the idiom "rat race" and when to use it?
The term "rat race" originates from the world of rat-catching, where rats were pitted against each other and the winner was the one that escaped. This idiom is typically used to describe the hectic and competitive nature of modern life, particularly in urban areas.