in with a shout

in with a shout

Having a very good chance or likelihood of succeeding or doing something. Used especially in reference to sports. The former champions' stunning defeat has blown the league wide open, and a number of previous dark horse teams are now in with a shout for the championship match. Thanks to Jefferey's late goal, his team is still in with a shout with just minutes left to go. They were very impressed with your presentation, so I think you're in with a shout.
See also: shout
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in with a shout

BRITISH, INFORMAL
If you are in with a shout, it is possible that you may achieve something or win something. The World Cup is beckoning and England are in with a shout. If you didn't get tickets, fear not, you're still in with a shout.
See also: shout
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2012

in with a shout

having a good chance. informal
See also: shout
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