cast/draw lots
cast lots
To decide something by picking an item, often a slip of paper, at random. Let's cast lots to decide who will go first—it's the only fair way to do it.
See also: cast, lot
draw lots
To decide something by picking an item, often a slip of paper, at random. Let's draw lots to decide who will go first—it's the only fair way to do it.
See also: draw, lot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
cast/draw ˈlots (for something/to do something)
decide who is going to do something by using a method in which each person takes a piece of paper or a stick and the person who has the paper with a special mark on or the shortest stick is chosen: They drew lots to see who should speak to the parents.See also: cast, draw, lot
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- cast lots
- draw lots
- draw for
- draw for (something)
- decide for
- decide for (someone or something)
- give (something) a pass
- decide in favor of
- decide in favor of (someone or something)
- draw straws