Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
throw-your-hat-into-the-ring
idiom
/θroʊ jər hæt ˈɪntu ðə rɪŋ/
Definition
To enter a competition or challenge, especially in a bold or adventurous manner.
Examples
- After years of preparation, she decided to throw her hat into the ring for the local council elections.
- When the job opening was announced, he was eager to throw his hat into the ring, confident in his abilities.
Meaning
The phrase means to declare one’s intention to compete, often used in contexts like elections or contests.
Synonyms
- enter the fray
- put oneself forward
- join the competition
