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to throw one's hat into the ring

Idiom Politics

Meaning

to announce one’s candidacy or intention to compete in something

Example Sentences

"He decided to throw his hat into the ring and run for mayor."

Related Expressions

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to be as close as family members

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To wait patiently for the right opportunity.

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to hide the most important part of the story

make peace with

to end conflict and become friendly again

Pyrrhic victory

A victory won at too great a cost to be worthwhile.

self-assured

confident and sure of oneself