Putting his name in the hat In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "putting his name in the hat", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2022-04-01 02:04

Meaning of Putting his name in the hat (redirected from put (one's) name in the hat )

Synonyms:

throw one's hat in the ring , throw one's name in the hat , toss one's name in the hat

Put (one's) name in the hat verb phrase

Suggest someone or oneself for consideration in a selection, such as a competition, application pool, election, etc.

I put her name in the hat for the most beautiful girl in school.

I'm talking to her about putting my name in the hat for the upcoming council election.

You can simply put your name in the hat for a chance to win by answering the question below.

Grammar and Usage of Put (one's) name in the hat

Verb Forms

puts one's name in the hat
putting one's name in the hat

The verb "put" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Put (one's) name in the hat

From the informal practice of placing votes in a hat and then randomly selecting one vote from the hat to decide the winner. One would be able to compete if one put one's own name on a vote in the hat.

The Origin Cited: Word Sense Dictionary .