throw your hat into the ring
US /θroʊ jʊər hæt ˈɪntu ðə rɪŋ/
UK /θroʊ jʊər hæt ˈɪntu ðə rɪŋ/
1.
menyertai pertandingan, mengumumkan pencalonan
to announce one's candidacy for an election or competition
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After much deliberation, she decided to throw her hat into the ring for mayor.
Selepas banyak pertimbangan, dia memutuskan untuk menyertai pertandingan untuk jawatan datuk bandar.
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Several candidates are expected to throw their hats into the ring for the upcoming presidential election.
Beberapa calon dijangka akan menyertai pertandingan untuk pilihan raya presiden yang akan datang.