in the running

English

Pronunciation

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Prepositional phrase

in the running

1. (idiomatic) Of a candidate: potential or likely; worthy of consideration.

   Even if I were looking for a boyfriend, I don't think he would be in the running.

2. (idiomatic) Of a competitor or contestant: still eligible and able to win.

   My favourite singer wasn't eliminated, so she's still in the running!

Antonyms

• out of the running

See also

• in with a shout (British)