"in with a shout" meaning in All languages combined

See in with a shout on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} in with a shout (not comparable)
  1. (UK) Having a good chance; likely to succeed. Tags: UK, not-comparable Related terms: in the running, look-in
    Sense id: en-in_with_a_shout-en-adj-mZzaKdeC Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry
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          "ref": "2013, anonymous author, The Secret Player, →ISBN:",
          "text": "We might be in with a shout for a fair play award and the club might win a certificate for having the cleanest toilets or best pies, but that's it.",
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          "ref": "2013, Vinnie Jones, It's Been Emotional, →ISBN:",
          "text": "I knew and sensed I was in with a shout of a decent part after the success of our first film together — we had a winning formula and we were all brimming with confidence.",
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