sharp elbows

English

Noun

sharp elbows (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic) A willingness to sacrifice others to advance one's own ambitions.
    • 2006 January 9, Peter Preston, “Wretched systems”, in The Guardian‎[1], →ISSN:
      Inequality rampant? Greater scope for middle-class parents (like teachers and politicians) to use their sharp elbows?

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