it's a jungle out there
it's a jungle out there
1. Some place is dangerous. Be careful when you go out tonight—it's a jungle out there!
2. The world is characterized by ruthless behavior and competition. All the top students are competing to be valedictorian—it's really a jungle out there. Don't expect this kind of consideration in the real world—it's a jungle out there.
See also: jungle, out, there
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
It's a jungle out there.
The real world is severe.; It's hard to get by in everyday life. A: Gee, people are so rude in this town. B: Yup, it's a jungle out there.
See also: jungle, out, there
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- a dog-eat-dog world
- dog eat dog
- dog-eat-dog
- come at a price
- a cry for help
- merry-andrew
- cultural desert
- desert
- an/(one's) ivory tower
- ivory tower