land grab

Register · Informal Informal — used in casual, everyday conversation among friends and family. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings. CEFR B2

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Figurative meaning

a fierce rush to capture as much market share or territory as possible, often before the market matures

Why this phrase?

From the Oklahoma land runs: the fastest settlers got the best land.

Example

“It's a land grab right now — whoever signs the most schools this year owns the market.”

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land grab

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

no man's land Neutral · CEFR B2

an uncontrolled, disputed, or undefined area where occupying or intervening is unwise

first-mover advantage Neutral · CEFR C1

the edge a company gains by entering a market before competitors

pivot Neutral · CEFR B2

to change a company's direction or business model in response to what the market reveals

playbook Neutral · CEFR B2

a set of proven methods, tactics, and moves for a given situation

blue ocean Neutral · CEFR C1

an uncontested market space with no direct competitors

moat Neutral · CEFR C1

a durable competitive advantage that protects a business from rivals

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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