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Vocabulary
throw your hat in the ring
1 b 00 throw/toss your hat in the ring 02 b 00 01 i 00 (American & Australian) 02 i 02 br
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00 to do something that makes it clear you want to compete with other people, especially to compete for a political position. 01 i 01 font 00 She's seriously considering throwing her hat in the ring and declaring herself a candidate for the election. 02 font 02 i 02 br
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00 I know the meaning of the phrase, but I wonder its origin, and any simliar saying.:-) 0-
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00 to do something that makes it clear you want to compete with other people, especially to compete for a political position. 01 i 01 font 00 She's seriously considering throwing her hat in the ring and declaring herself a candidate for the election. 02 font 02 i 02 br
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00 I know the meaning of the phrase, but I wonder its origin, and any simliar saying.:-) 0-
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0 To "throw your hat in the ring" is an Americanism dating back to the early 19th century meaning to enter a contest, especially to declare your candidacy for political office. The "ring" in question was originally a boxing ring or other venue set up for fighting. Evidently it was the custom on the American frontier for a pugilist to literally throw his hat into the ring as a way of announcing that he was prepared to take on anyone in the crowd.
- 0 To "throw your hat in the ring" is an Americanism dating back to the early 19th century meaning to enter a contest, especially to declare your candidacy for political office.
- The "ring" in question was originally a boxing ring or other venue set up for fighting.
- Evidently it was the custom on the American frontier for a pugilist to literally throw his hat into the ring as a way of announcing that he was prepared to take on anyone in the crowd.
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0 To "throw your hat in the ring" is an Americanism dating back to the early 19th century meaning to enter a contest, especially to declare your candidacy for political office. The "ring" in question was originally a boxing ring or other venue set up for fighting. Evidently it was the custom on the American frontier for a pugilist to literally throw his hat into the ring as a way of announcing
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