Definition
Something that may lead to gain, depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer.
In Context
- "A national political party is unlikely to feel it has a particular dog in the hunt for a typical small town mayoral race."
- "The ideal solution is to find individuals or agencies without what is often called "a dog in the hunt." Governmental monitoring organizations […] and the World Health Organization (WHO), are probably the most reliable sources of raw data [for this issue]"
Also Said As
- dog in the fight
- dog in the race
- horse in the race