Meaning of the word "have a dog in the fight" in English

What does "have a dog in the fight" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

have a dog in the fight

US /hæv ə dɔɡ ɪn ðə faɪt/

UK /hæv ə dɔɡ ɪn ðə faɪt/

to have a personal interest or stake in a situation or outcome

Example:

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Of course he cares about the election results; he has a dog in the fight because his business will be directly affected.

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She claimed to be neutral, but everyone knew she had a dog in the fight.

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