Back سباق الجرذان Arabic Krysí závod Czech Vetkuro rata Esperanto Carrera de la rata Spanish Oravaratas Estonian سگدو Persian Oravanpyörä Finnish Rat race French מרוץ עכברים HE Perlombaan tikus ID
A rat race is an endless, self-defeating, or pointless pursuit. The phrase equates humans to rats attempting to earn a reward such as cheese, in vain. It may also refer to a competitive struggle to get ahead financially or routinely.
The term is commonly associated with an exhausting, repetitive lifestyle that leaves no time for relaxation or enjoyment.