having a chance to win.

This movie must be in the running for best documentary.

Usage notes: said about a competition or election

Opposite of: out of the running

• be the soul of discretion
• be the spitting image of
• be the spitting image of someone
• be the talk of the town
• be the toast of
• be the toast of someone
• be the worse for wear
• be the wrong side of
• be thick on the ground
• be thinner than all get out
• be thin on the ground
• be thin on top
• be three sheets to the wind
• be thrilled to bits
• be tickled pink death
• be tickled to death
• be tied to mother's apron strings
• be tied to your mother's apron strings
• be tight-arsed
• be tight-lipped
• be tired and emotional
• bet life
• bet on it
• be too clever by half
• be too close for comfort