rat race
The term "rat race" describes the exhausting and competitive nature of modern urban life, often associated with work and financial pursuits.
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Definition
B2Urban Lifestyle
(informal)A hectic and stressful routine common in busy, modern cities.
Example
- Living in the city often feels like being stuck in a rat race.
B2Business
(informal)A fierce competition for success, wealth, or power in the professional world.
Example
- Many people are tired of the corporate rat race and seek a more fulfilling career.
B2General
(informal)An exhausting and seemingly endless cycle of work and competition.
Example
- She decided to leave the rat race and move to the countryside.
Similar
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