Question 1

What does "toss up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To flip a coin in order to make a random decision between two options.

Question 2

How do you use "toss up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

They couldn't agree on a restaurant, so they tossed up to decide.

Question 3

Is "toss up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"toss up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. As a verb, 'toss up' means to flip a coin or throw something upward. As a noun ('a toss-up'), it describes a situation where two outcomes are equally possible. The noun form is very common in everyday speech: 'It's a complete toss-up.' This noun usage is often more common than the verb form in everyday conversation.

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