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throw one's hat in the ring

throw one's hat in the ring (throw one's hat in the ring)

Idiom Politics

Signification

to announce one’s intention to compete for a position or office

annoncer son intention de concourir pour un poste ou un bureau (annoncer son intention de concourir pour un poste ou un bureau)

Phrases d'exemple

"Several candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the presidency."

"Plusieurs candidats ont jeté leur chapeau dans l'arène pour la présidence." (Plusieurs candidats ont jeté leur chapeau dans l'arène pour la présidence.)

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the matter is settled or finished