in/into/out of the reckoning
in the reckoning
In a position of possible success, importance, or impact. Most often used in relation to sports and athletes. Primarily heard in UK. With the huge upset victory, the team is now in the reckoning for a chance at the championship. He'll have to perform a lot better in the next match if he wants to remain in the reckoning for the Manchester team.
See also: reckoning
into the reckoning
Into a position of possible success, importance, or impact. Most often used in relation to sports and athletes. Primarily heard in UK. The team's former star is looking to come back into the reckoning now that his injury is fully healed. The exhibition match gives lesser-known players a chance to force their way into the reckoning.
See also: reckoning
out of the reckoning
Not in a position of possible success, importance, or impact. Most often used in relation to sports and athletes. Primarily heard in UK. With the stunning defeat, the former champions have been knocked out of the reckoning for a league title. It looks like this injury could take the captain out of the reckoning for the rest of the season.
See also: of, out, reckoning
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in/into/out of the ˈreckoning
(especially British English) (especially in sport) among/not among those who are likely to win or be successful: Phelan is fit again and could come into the reckoning.See also: of, out, reckoning
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in the reckoning
- into the reckoning
- out of the reckoning
- in the melting pot
- chip
- chips
- dead as mutton
- (as) dead as mutton
- be one of the boys
- be one of the lads