in lizza

Literally, “in lists”. Compare French en lice.

in lizza

1. (jousting) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in,‎ lizza.
2. involved in a competition, struggle, etc.; in the running; in contention

   Synonym: in gara

   • 2020 November 15, Alberto Flores D'Arcais, “Dal Pentagono all'Economia, Biden vuole un team di donne [From the Pentagon to the Economy, Biden wants a team of women]”, in la Repubblica‎:

     Diverse donne sono in lizza anche per i ministeri economici, che dovranno gestire la complicata ripartenza negli Stati Uniti della pandemia.

     Several women are also vying for economic positions, which will have to manage the complicated restart of the pandemic in the United States.

   essere in lizza ― to vie (literally, “to be in competition”)

   entrare in lizza ― to throw one's hat into the ring (literally, “to enter in competition”)