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

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crawl over each other

Source Word

crawl over each other

Verb

idiomatic reciprocal

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

Japanese Meaning

同じ目標を追求する際に、互いに激しく、または熱心に競い合うこと

Job applicants seemed willing to crawl over each other to secure an interview with the prestigious firm.

応募者たちは名門企業の面接を確保しようと互いに激しく競い合っているようだった。

Sense（1）

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

We crawl over each other in our race for power, wealth, and fame.

crawling over each other

（ participle present ）

crawled over each other

（ participle past ）

crawled over each other

（ past ）