Three riders were jockeying for position in the race.
•Ken was behind, but jockeying for position.
2. Fig. to work oneself into a desired position. •The candidates were jockeying for position, trying to get the best television exposure.
•I was jockeying for position but running out of campaign money.
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не стесняться в средствах для достижения цели
jockey for position не стесняться в средствах для достижения цели
не стесняться в средствах для достижения цели
не стесняться в средствах для достижения цели