| 词汇 | toss one's hat into the ring |
| 释义 | Idiom toss one's hat into the ring Theme: POLITICS to state that one is running for an elective office. (Informal.)Jane wanted to run for treasurer, so she tossed her hat into the ring.The mayor never tossed his hat into the ring. Instead he announced his retirement. toss (one's) hat in(to) the ringTo announce or make known one's intention to compete against others for something, especially in a political race. After Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected governor of California, it seemed like all sorts of celebrities tried tossing their hats in the ring for various political positions. I really think you deserve the promotion. Why don't you toss your hat into the ring? toss one's hat into the ringand throw one's hat in the ringFig. to announce that one is running for an elective office. Jane wanted to run for treasurer, so she tossed her hat into the ring. I won't throw my hat into the ring until the last minute. |
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