a toss-up

noun

Meaning

A situation in which two outcomes or choices are equally likely, making it impossible to predict the result with certainty.

Examples

Whether the company should expand to Europe or Asia remains a toss-up for the board of directors.
The election is currently a toss-up, with both candidates polling within the margin of error.

Synonyms: uncertain, a close call, a dead heat, a coin flip

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

a toss-up

noun

Pronunciation: /ə ˈtɒs.ʌp/

Definition

A situation in which two outcomes or choices are equally likely, making it impossible to predict the result with certainty.

Examples

Whether the company should expand to Europe or Asia remains a toss-up for the board of directors.
The election is currently a toss-up, with both candidates polling within the margin of error.

Synonyms of a toss-up

Words with a similar meaning to a toss-up:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary