crawl over each other
To compete with others eagerly or fiercely in pursuit of the same goal(s).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The applicants crawl over each other to get the job.”
“During the holiday sale, shoppers crawl over each other to grab the last few discounted items on the shelves.”
“In the cutthroat world of high-stakes finance, ambitious junior analysts crawl over each other for a chance to secure a permanent position at the firm.”
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crawl before one walks
To learn the basics before doing something at a more advanced level.
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crawl into a hole
To hide or disappear due to feelings of extreme embarrassment, shame, or helplessness; to withdraw from reality.
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crawl with
To include or be covered with swarms or large numbers of (something, especially insects or people); to have in great numbers or multitudes.
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make someone's skin crawl
To frighten or disgust.
Last updated August 10, 2026