tossup
Americannoun
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the tossing of a coin to decide something by its fall.
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an even choice or chance.
It's a tossup whether they'll come or not.
Etymology
Origin of tossup
First recorded in 1740–50; noun use of verb phrase toss up
Example Sentences
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By the time fear is baked into prices, though, it’s at best a tossup whether buying energy stocks, or selling other ones, makes sense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
The reopening has begun, and this should quicken the pace for a potential December rate cut, which is now seen as essentially a 50-50 tossup according to the FedWatch tool provided by CME.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2025
After filling up on fruit and yogurt at breakfast, lunch could be a bit of a tossup.
From New York Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
Powell noted in the press conference that it is a tossup as to whether the Fed raises rates or holds steady in September.
From Reuters ● Jul. 28, 2023
If he balks, the matter shouldn't be pushed too hard at the moment—it's a tossup whether you or the Brotherhood has a better claim to the thing.
From Lion Loose by James H. Schmitz
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