Toss for Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɔs/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
TAWSS-for, TAWSS-fur, TAWSS-frur
tˈɒs/ /fˈɔː
TOSS-faw
Definition
To decide something by flipping a coin, where one side means one outcome and the other side means another, usually when two people can't agree.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is informal and usually used when both choices are equally acceptable. 'Toss for' always needs a specific thing being decided—say, 'Let's toss for who goes first.' Often heard as 'toss a coin for' or 'flip a coin.' Don't confuse with 'toss' meaning simply 'throw.'
Spanish: echar a cara o cruz - lanzar una moneda para decidirPortuguese (BR): tirar cara ou coroa - jogar moeda para decidirPortuguese (PT): atirar cara ou coroa - lançar moeda para decidirChinese (Simplified): 掷硬币决定Chinese (Traditional): 擲硬幣決定Hindi: सिक्का उछालना (निर्णय के लिए)Arabic: قذف العملة لاتخاذ القرارBengali: সিদ্ধান্তের জন্য টস করাRussian: подбросить монету (чтобы решить)Japanese: コイントスで決めるVietnamese: tung đồng xu để quyết địnhKorean: 동전을 던져 결정하다Turkish: yazı tura atmakUrdu: ٹاس کرنا (فیصلہ کرنے کے لیے)Indonesian: melempar koin untuk memutuskan
Example Sentences
Let's toss for who gets the last piece of cake.
basic
If we can't decide, we can always toss for it.
basic
We tossed for who would wash the dishes.
basic
How about we toss for the front seat?
natural
They couldn't agree, so they just tossed for it.
natural
Who pays the bill? Let's toss for it!
natural