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.
See also:
  • 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
References in periodicals archive
It's a jungle out there when it comes to sausage packages.