throw one's hat in the ring

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To announce one's candidacy in a contest.

Pronunciation

En-au-throw one's hat in the ring.ogg

Word forms

throw one's hat in the ring throws one's hat in the ring throwing one's hat in the ring threw one's hat in the ring thrown one's hat in the ring throw one's hat into the ring

Etymology

From the former practice of throwing one's hat into the boxing ring in order to challenge a boxer.

Synonyms

put one's name in the hat toss one's hat in the ring

Related words

throw down the gauntlet

← throw off balance
← throw off on
← throw off the trail
← throw on
← throw one's cap over the windmill

throw one's hat into the ring →
throw one's hat over the fence →
throw one's hat over the wall →
throw one's hat over the windmill →
throw one's hotdog down someone's hallway →

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