Idiom Breakdown

in the running

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Definition

Of a candidate: potential or likely; worthy of consideration.

Of a competitor or contestant: still eligible and able to win.

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In Context

"Even if I were looking for a boyfriend, I don't think he would be in the running."
"My favourite singer wasn't eliminated, so she's still in the running!"

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Opposite In Meaning

out of the running

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See Also

in with a shout