dog in the hunt
dog in the hunt · dogs in the hunt
Something that may lead to gain, depending on the outcomeSomething that may lead to gain, depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer.
» Ziri trained his dog to hunt in the woods.
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2 senses(idiomatic)Something that may lead to gain, depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer.
A national political party is unlikely to feel it has a particular dog in the hunt for a typical small town mayoral race.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dog, hunt.
Examples
1 sentencesZiri trained his dog to hunt in the woods.
Forms
plural: dogs in the hunt| Singular | dog in the hunt |
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| Plural | dogs in the hunt |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymsdog in the fightdog in the racehorse in the race
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular