throw your hat in the ring
US /θroʊ jɚ ˈhæt ɪn ðə ˈrɪŋ/
・UK /θrəu jə ˈhæt ɪn ðə ˈrɪŋ/
C1
idm.To announce one’s intention to compete or participate actively.
She decided to throw her hat in the ring for the upcoming election.
idm.Announcing your intention to take part or compete.
Throwing your hat in the ring is the first step to becoming a candidate.
