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词汇 be-in-the-frame-for
释义

be in the frame (for something)


idiom
to be a possible suspect for a crime (= someone who it is thought may have committed it):
He had the victim's blood on his clothes, which automatically put him in the frame for the murder.
They must know they're in the frame, otherwise why would they try to cover up their actions?
Anyone who stood to gain from his death is definitely in the frame.
to be a possible candidate(= someone who could be chosen) for a job, position, etc. :
He was previously in the frame for the role of Batman in another movie.
Another win would put her in the frame for the Olympic team selection.
He refused to say who was in the frame to replace the manager.
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probationer
recidivist
stalker
wanted
white-collar criminal
wrongdoer

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