Toss up Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɔs/ /ˈəp
TAWSS-uhp
tˈɒs/ /ˈʌp
TOSS-up
Definição
A 'toss up' is a situation where the outcome is so close or uncertain that it could go either way, like flipping a coin.
Uso & Nuances
'Toss up' is informal and often used for equally likely options or results. Common in speech: 'It's a toss up between...' or 'It’s a toss up whether...'. Not used for things that are already decided. Don't confuse with 'throw up' (vomit).
Spanish: empate - situación inciertaPortuguese (BR): incógnita - empatePortuguese (PT): incógnita - empateChinese (Simplified): 难分胜负 - 未定之数Chinese (Traditional): 難分勝負 - 未定之數Hindi: अनिश्चित मामला - बराबरी की स्थितिArabic: نتيجة غير محسومة - مسألة مفتوحةBengali: সম্ভাবনা সমান - fifty-fifty (ফিফটি-ফিফটি)Russian: шансы равны - 50 на 50Japanese: 五分五分 - どちらとも言えないVietnamese: khó nói - năm mươi năm mươiKorean: 오십오십 - 반반Turkish: kafa kafaya - şans eşitUrdu: برابر امکانات - پچاس پچاسIndonesian: imbang - sama kuat
Frases de Exemplo
It's a toss up who will win the game.
basic
The election is a real toss up this year.
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It's a toss up between pizza and burgers for dinner.
basic
Honestly, it's a toss up whether I'll go out tonight or just stay home.
natural
When it comes to the final exam, it's a complete toss up who will score highest.
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With both teams so strong, it's really a toss up at this point.
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