[Slang] TOSS UP. - How to Make Decisions in Uncertain Situations
Toss up.
/tɒs ʌp/
A situation with an uncertain outcome.
A 'toss up' refers to a situation where the outcome is uncertain, making the decision or choice difficult. It's akin to flipping a coin where each outcome has an equal probability. This slang is useful in understanding and discussing the randomness or unpredictability in various aspects of life, from sports to business decisions.
Example Sentences
It's a toss up between pizza or burgers for dinner.
It's hard to decide between having pizza or burgers for dinner; both are equally appealing options.
The election results are really a toss up right now.
The election results are too close to call at this moment.
Choosing between the two vacation spots is a toss up; both are fantastic.
Choosing between the two vacation spots is difficult because both are excellent choices.