coin toss
A 'coin toss' is a simple method to make a random decision between two options, often used in sports, disputes, and casual decision-making.
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Definition
B1General
(common)The act of flipping a coin to decide between two options based on which side faces up.
Example
- We used a coin toss to decide who would go first.
- The winner of the coin toss gets to choose the movie.
B2Figurative
(figurative)A situation where the outcome is uncertain and could go either way.
Example
- Choosing the winner was a real coin toss; both contestants were equally good.
- It's a coin toss whether the project will succeed or not.
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