dog in the hunt

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İngilizce - İngilizce
Something to gain depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer

A national political party is unlikely to feel it has a particular dog in the hunt for a typical small town mayoral race; in many cases the local candidates do not even campaign with a party affiliation.

Literally, ownership of one of several canines participating in the group pursuit of game or fowl
dog in the hunt