ring

See:

GIVE A RING,

RUN CIRCLES AROUND or RUN RINGS AROUND,

THREE-RING CIRCUS,

THROW ONE'S HAT IN THE RING.

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throw one's hat in the ring

[throw one's hat in the ring] or [toss one's hat in the ring] {v. phr.}, {informal} To announce that you are going to try to be elected to an official […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

three-ring circus

[three-ring circus] {n.} A scene of much confusion or activity. * /The street was a three-ring circus of cars, people, noise, and lights./ * /It is a three-ring circus to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

ring in

[ring in] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To bring in (someone or something) from the outside dishonestly or without telling; often: hire and introduce under a false name. * /Bob offered […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

ring out

[ring out] {v.} To ring a special clock that records the time you leave work. * /Charles can't leave early in his new job; he has to ring out./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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