Meanings
An allusion to a feeding frenzy that occurs when fishermen ladle chum into the ocean to attract sharks.
Something done or said that produces or is likely to produce an intense, vigorous reaction, especially with a conscious or deliberate intent of causing such a reaction.
Example Sentences
1
After the announcement of the new iPhone, tech enthusiasts were chum in the water.
2
When the company announced layoffs, job-hunters smelled chum in the water.
3
As soon as the concert tickets went on sale, the fans circled like chum in the water.
4
With the news of a sale, the bargain hunters were chum in the water.
5
As soon as the store opened on Black Friday, the shoppers were chum in the water.
