have a dog in this race

== English == === Etymology === In reference to dogfighting and its spectators. === Noun === dog in the fight (plural dogs in the fight) (US, chiefly in the negative, usually in the phrase 'have a dog in the fight') A personal stake in an issue. 2024, Max Rushden in The Guardian newspaper, Sat 17 Aug 2024[1]: What is the perfect Premier League season for football fans without a dog in the fight? ==== Synonyms ==== dog in the race