
Out of a/the hat
Random Decision
Used when a choice seems to have no specific system or reason.
We couldn't decide on a restaurant, so we picked one out of a hat.
No Preferences
Suggests all options are equally likely or acceptable.
Any of these plans could work, so let's draw one out of a hat.
Luck-Based Choice
Emphasizes the role of luck or chance in making a selection.
Who will go first in the game? Let's choose out of a hat.