Rat race
Metaphor referring to an endless, self-defeating, or pointless pursuit / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Rat race (disambiguation).
A rat race is an endless, self-defeating, or pointless pursuit. The phrase equates humans to rats attempting to earn a reward such as cheese, in vain. It may also refer to a competitive struggle to get ahead financially or routinely.
The term is commonly associated with an exhausting, repetitive lifestyle that leaves no time for relaxation or enjoyment.