throw your hat into the ring

US /θroʊ jʊər hæt ˈɪntu ðə rɪŋ/
UK /θroʊ jʊər hæt ˈɪntu ðə rɪŋ/
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mencalonkan diri, ikut serta dalam kompetisi

to announce one's candidacy for an election or competition

:
After much deliberation, she decided to throw her hat into the ring for mayor.
Setelah banyak pertimbangan, dia memutuskan untuk mencalonkan diri sebagai walikota.
Several candidates are expected to throw their hats into the ring for the upcoming presidential election.
Beberapa kandidat diharapkan akan mencalonkan diri untuk pemilihan presiden mendatang.