toss-up
noun
Simple meaning
An unpredictable phenomenon.
Pronunciation
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Definition
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noun
An unpredictable phenomenon
“It's a toss-up whether he will win or lose.”
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- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
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- “It's a toss-up whether he will win or lose.”noun
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