in/out of contention
in contention
Among those eligible to win something; in competition. Don't count them out just because they've been on a losing streak—they're still in contention for that final playoff spot.
See also: contention
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in/out of conˈtention (for something)
with/without a chance of winning something: Only three teams are now in contention for the title. With that defeat, Marshall dropped out of contention.See also: contention, of, out
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in contention
- be in the running
- in the running
- in/out of the running
- qualify for
- a thing you don't want is dear at any price
- like a streak
- shop (something) around
- shop around
- at that point