When it comes to the 3,000 metres steeplechase, no other country gets a look-in.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB►get
· When it comes to the 3,000 metres steeplechase, no other country gets a look-in.· Torque-steer wouldn't get a look-in.· Powys & Jones have real promise but can't get a look-in.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY►get/have a look-in
Powys & Jones have real promise but can't get a look-in.
Torque-steer wouldn't get a look-in.
When it comes to the 3,000 metres steeplechase, no other country gets a look-in.
get/have a look-in [usually in negatives] British English informal to have a chance to take part in or succeed in something: Arsenal barely got a look-in (=were very unsuccessful) during the second half of the match.