rat race

by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates

[rat race] {n.}, {slang} A very confusing, crowded, or disorderly rush; a confusing scramble, struggle, or way of living that does not seem to have a purpose.

* /The dance last night was a rat race. It was too noisy and crowded./

* /School can be a rat race if you don't keep up with your studies./

* /This job is a rat race. The faster you work, the faster the boss wants you to work./

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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