write someone in (on something)

write someone in (on something)
write someone in(on something)
to write the name of someone in a special place on a ballot, indicating a vote for the person. (Done when the person's name is not already printed on the ballot.) •

Please write my name in on the ballot.

I wrote in your name on the ballot.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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