Drawing Lots (Noun)
Meaning
Making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- They decided to settle the dispute by drawing lots, with the winner getting to choose the restaurant.
- The group of friends used drawing lots to determine who would go first in the game.
- After debating for hours, they resorted to drawing lots to make the final decision.
- The two coworkers agreed to draw lots to see who would get the last available day off.
- In the absence of any other fair method, they decided to resolve the issue by drawing lots.