toss a coin
Let chance choose
To toss a coin is to flip it in the air and let chance decide an outcome based on which side lands up—heads or tails.
The phrase often appears when two options seem equally valid: Let's toss a coin to see who goes first.
Figuratively, it suggests leaving something to chance or making an arbitrary decision.
- headsTop of bodies
- decisionSettled course of action
- tailsRear animal appendages
- roll the diceAccept uncertain outcome
- flipQuick turning motion
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decision-making method
toss a coindeliberate
Consciously chosen, not accidental
think it through · analyze · calculate · plan · strategize
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