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toss hat into the ring

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toss one's hat into the ring

 and throw one's hat in the ring

Fig. to announce that one is running for an elective office. Jane wanted to run for treasurer, so she tossed her hat into the ring. I won't throw my hat into the ring until the last minute.

See also: hat, ring, toss