Toss-Up

Toss-Up

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A toss is when something is thrown lightly in the air.

Like this…

So Jonathan, who do you think is going to win the big football game tomorrow?

OH, I don’t know.

It’s a toss-up really.

Orlando has a great offense, but Baltimore has a great defense.

Either team could win.

Wow…

You seem to actually know something about these teams.

Well, who do you think will win?

I’m just going to cheer for whoever’s wearing the best colors, so… Orlando!

We use the expression “toss-up” to describe a situation where the result in unclear and could go either way.

It refers to the actual tossing of a coin, and making a decision based on that.

And that’s English in a Minute!