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rat race

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rat race
n. Informal
A difficult, tiring, often competitive activity or routine.
rat race
Noun
a continual routine of hectic competitive activity: get out of the rat race for a while
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.rat racerat race - an exhausting routine that leaves no time for relaxation
modus operandi, routine - an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
Translations

rat race n → lucha incesante por la supervivencia
rat race n → foire f d'empoigne
rat race n the rat race → der ständige or tägliche Konkurrenzkampf m
rat race n → carrierismo, corsa al successo


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