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Toss-up

usgb/ˈtɔːs ʌp/Volume
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Use 'toss-up' when the outcome of a situation cannot be predicted or is very evenly matched. SlideWith both teams playing at their best, the championship is a toss-up.
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Metaphorical UsagePlay
'Toss-up' doesn't always mean a literal coin toss. It can metaphorically represent a random choice. SlideChoosing the best applicant for the job is a toss-up—they're all highly qualified.
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The term 'toss-up' carries a neutral tone and doesn't suggest a preference for either side. SlideIt's a toss-up between vacationing in the mountains or by the sea.
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