throw one's hat over the wall: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  British EnglishGeneralinformalidiomatic
  • Variant of 'throw one's hat over the fence'; to declare one's intention to take part in a contest or to make a bold or risky commitment.
  • To take a decisive or daring action that signals commitment to a particular course.

  Examples

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  • When Mark threw his hat over the wall, everyone knew he was stepping into the political arena.

    Cuando Mark anunció su candidatura, todos supieron que estaba entrando en la arena política.

  • She threw her hat over the wall despite the risks, determined to prove herself in the competition.

    Ella dio el paso a pesar de los riesgos, decidida a demostrarse en la competencia.

  • Throwing your hat over the wall means making a bold commitment even when the outcome is uncertain.

    Lanzar tu sombrero al otro lado del muro significa hacer un compromiso audaz incluso cuando el resultado es incierto.