throw your hat into the ring
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throw your hat into the ring — idiom
1. to officially declare that you want to compete for a position, such as in an ele
1.idiom
Definition
to officially declare that you want to compete for a position, such as in an election or a contest.
Example
Three candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for the mayoral election.
Eleni decided to throw her hat into the ring and apply for the job of department head.