who's who in the zoo
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.06 in modern English
39
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "When you join a company, it's important to start by learning who's who in the zoo."
- "The most important aspect in investigative work is identifying potential sources, analyzing the nature and depth of their relationships with the fugitives and their relationships with other family members and business associates. According to the Los Angeles U.S. Marshals Task Force Commander, Chief Inspector John Clark, it is all about knowing "who's who in the zoo.""
- "Next up, identify the key players and their roles. Every group has its movers and shakers. Maybe there's one person cracking all the jokes, while another's calling the shots. There could also be quieter folks happy to let others take the lead. Pick out these roles, and you'll get a better grip on how the group ticks and who's who in the zoo."
Etymology
Likely in reference to Who's Who, the British publication of biographies for the upper class, first published in 1849. Numerous works titled Who's Who In the Zoo? have been published describing animals in specific or generic zoos.