feeding frenzy

feeding frenzy

noun
Slang. a ruthless attack on or exploitation of someone especially by the media.

Origin:
1985–90
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feeding frenzy
 
n
1.  a phenomenon in which aquatic predators, esp sharks, become so excited when eating that they attack each other
2.  a period of intense excitement over or interest in a person or thing: the media erupt into a feeding frenzy

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