American Idioms and Expressions

Jockey For Position Idiom

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jockey for position
What does jockey for position mean?
try to push one's way into an advantageous positionSeveral of the salesmen began to jockey for position when they learned that the director of sales was leaving.
jockey for position
What does jockey for position mean?
try to put yourself in a better position at the expense of others (as a jockey would do in a horse race) try to put yourself in a better position at the expense of others (as a jockey would do in a horse race)The salesmen started to jockey for position as soon as they learned that the sales manager was leaving the company.
jockey for position
What does jockey for position mean?
to try to push one's way into an advantageous position Several of the salesmen began to jockey for position when they learned that the director of sales was leaving.

jockey for position
What does jockey for position mean?
to try to put yourself in a better position than others (as a jockey would do in a horse race) The salesmen began to jockey for position when they learned that the sales manager was leaving the company.


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What does "tear into (someone or something)" mean?
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What does "draw interest" mean?
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What does "keep the wolves at bay" mean?
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What does "up to one's eyeballs (in something)" mean?
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What does "easy come, easy go" mean?
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What does "sit in judgement of (someone)" mean?
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