Thursday, December 20, 2012

Idioms

1. "put a ring on it"


1.a) to promise something as an engagement/wedding ring symbolizes promises. 

Rochelle: Are you going to call me?
Fred: You Bet. Put a ring on it.
Rochelle: Alright 

1.b)To marry someone, usually a woman. From Beyonce's song "Single Ladies."

"If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it."
-Beyonce, "Single Ladies" 

2. "throw/toss your hat in the ring"  (American & Australian)
to do something that makes it clear you want to compete with other people, especially to compete for a political position 

She's seriously considering throwing her hat in the ring and declaring herself a candidate for the election.

3. "the brass ring"  (American)
success or a reward that you try to achieve, often by competing against other people 

Our aim is to have the best team in the league - the brass ring is there guys, go and get it.

References:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=put+a+ring+on+it
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/throw+hat+in+the+ring
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/the+brass+ring


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