Law of the jungle rules

[Guest]

Test No. incompl/advan-51 "Yours Lawfully", question 5

In that particular industry everyone has to look after themselves because the law of the ......... rules.

(a) animals
(b) zoo
(c) jungle
(d) forest

Test No. incompl/advan-51 "Yours Lawfully", answer 5

In that particular industry everyone has to look after themselves because the law of the jungle rules.

Correct answer: (c) jungle

Your answer was: n/a
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hi,what does this sentenceb say?
thank you

[Alan]

This expression means according to the unofficial rules for survival. This applies in a situation where the usual rules/laws of society are not followed.
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