English / idiom
feeding frenzy
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An episode of aggressive, frantic, and chaotic competition by multiple parties to obtain something scarce or valuable.
In context
01
The commercial property auction turned into an aggressive feeding frenzy as rival developers drove the bids through the roof.
02
Savvy buyers avoid the Black Friday feeding frenzy and prefer calm negotiations with local vendors.
Synonyms
Scramble,mad rush,cutthroat competition
Antonyms
Orderly distribution,subdued bidding,calm market
Collocations
media feeding frenzy,speculative feeding frenzy,auction feeding frenzy