Question

Do you think people in the city are in rat race? Why or why not?

Answer 1

A rat race is an endless, self-defeating, or pointless pursuit. The phrase equates humans ... In an analogy to the modern city, many may see citizens as rats 

Answer 2

A Rat race is an endless,self defeating and pointless pursuit.
The pharses equates human to rats attempting to earn a reward such as cheese,to no avail.it is a competitive struggle to get ahead financially or routinely.

The term is commonly associated with an exhasuting,repetitive Lifestyle that leaves no time for enjoyment and relaxation.