be in the frame
To be a likely recipient of something, such as a job or an award. I'm pretty sure I'm in the frame for Connie's position once she retires. My daughter is a great student, so she's in the frame for many academic awards at graduation.
be in (or out of) the frame
1 be (or not be) eligible or the centre of attention. 2 under suspicion or wanted (or not) by the police.be in/out of the ˈframe
be taking part/not taking part in something: We won our match last week, so we’re still in the frame for the championship.