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feeding frenzy

idiom
Meaning

A voracious competition among would-be purchasers, etc. for limited resources.


Examples
SIMPLE

The sale caused a feeding frenzy at the store.

CONTEXTUAL

When the company announced the limited edition sneakers, a feeding frenzy broke out among the collectors waiting online.

COMPLEX

The sudden availability of the rare property sparked a feeding frenzy among investors, who scrambled to submit their highest bids before the deadline.

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