feeding frenzy

noun

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

feeding frenzy

a phenomenon in which aquatic predators, esp sharks, become so excited when eating that they attack each other
a period of intense excitement over or interest in a person or thing
the media erupt into a feeding frenzy

First recorded in 1985–90

Porter was convicted and shortly after sentenced to death by a judge who compared him to a shark in a feeding frenzy.

The higher levels of carbon dioxide will induce something of a feeding frenzy for plants, at least for a while.

Not least, this feeding frenzy could provide insight into the way the biggest black holes in the Universe form.

While a two-day feeding frenzy makes for a fun excursion, the human body is only capable of so much consumption.

DOJ officials, realizing the issue could turn into a press feeding frenzy, went into damage-control mode.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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