hat in the ring

1. see throw one's hat in the ring.

Example Sentences

Another Palm Springs candidate, Marc Iannarino, a Navy veteran and bartender, threw his hat in the ring.

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Sultana said she hopes to co-lead the new party with Corbyn, but will "throw her hat in the ring" if members opt for a single leader when the party constitution is agreed at conference.

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However, Simone Gbagbo is supported by Charles Blé Goudé, once a close ally of her former husband and who has opted not to put his hat in the ring.

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I take my hat off to you for keeping your own hat in the ring and continuing to work and earn a relatively modest additional salary because it gives you pleasure, and I hope that affords you the time to take vacations and enjoy your hobbies.

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Before you throw your hat in the ring, be warned: It is a lot of work, there is very little pay, and there are some very specific requirements that must be met to be cast.

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