be in the race

To be in a position of having the opportunity to succeed or win; to be in contention. I know you hoped to dance better today, but they didn't cut you, so at least you're still in the race.

be in the race

have a chance of success. Australian & New Zealand informal

1953 T. A. G. Hungerford Riverslake ‘See that bloke?’ He pointed down the road after the vanished car. ‘A few years ago he wouldn't have been in the race to own a car like that.’

词组	be in the race
释义	be in the race be in the race To be in a position of having the opportunity to succeed or win; to be in contention. I know you hoped to dance better today, but they didn't cut you, so at least you're still in the race. See also: race Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. be in the race have a chance of success. Australian & New Zealand informal 1953 T. A. G. Hungerford Riverslake ‘See that bloke?’ He pointed down the road after the vanished car. ‘A few years ago he wouldn't have been in the race to own a car like that.’ See also: race Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: in contention in/out of contention take a chance on take a chance on (someone or something) be a long shot be on (one's) mettle be on your mettle be on, show, prove, etc. your mettle fancy (one's) chances be on the right lines
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