(idiomatic) To announce one's candidacy in a contest

(Canada and US, ice hockey) The triple achievement of a goal, an assist for a goal, and participation in a fight, within a single game.

plural of Gordie Howe hat trick

Alternative form of throw one's hat in the ring

Alternative form of put one's name in the hat

Alternative form of throw one's hat in the ring

Alternative form of put one's name in the hat

(idiomatic) To run in an election or to nominate oneself for consideration in some other selection process; to nominate someone other than oneself for such consideration.

Alternative form of throw one's hat in the ring

(idiomatic) To end one's career. / (idiomatic) To make oneself at home in someone's house. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hang, hat.