outlast the jungle
Definition
A phrase originating from the Netflix survival reality series, denoting the act of enduring extreme environmental, physical, and psychological stressors in a remote tropical setting longer than one's competitors.
A metaphorical expression used to describe surviving a chaotic, toxic, or highly competitive situation through sheer tenacity and social maneuvering.
Examples
Trying to survive an entire Thanksgiving dinner with my extended family requires the same grit as those who outlast the jungle.
If you think you can outlast the jungle of corporate middle management during a restructuring phase, you clearly haven't met my boss.
I genuinely believe that if we were to outlast the jungle for a million dollars, the real prize would be finally getting some silence away from these coworkers.