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crawl over each other

idiom

To compete with others eagerly or fiercely in pursuit of the same goal(s).


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  1. 01

    crawl before one walks

    To learn the basics before doing something at a more advanced level.

  2. 02

    crawl into a hole

    To hide or disappear due to feelings of extreme embarrassment, shame, or helplessness; to withdraw from reality.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    make someone's skin crawl

    To frighten or disgust.

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