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To just flip a coin

🇬🇧 UK //tə dʒʌst flɪp ə kɔɪn// 🇺🇸 US //tə dʒʌst flɪp ə kɔɪn//

Meaning of To just flip a coin

To make a choice by tossing a coin to see which side lands up.

In simple words: To toss a coin to help decide something.

To just flip a coin in a sentence

• I couldn't decide on dinner, so I thought, I'll just flip a coin.
• When we couldn't agree on the movie, we decided to just flip a coin.
• If you're unsure where to go, just flip a coin; it makes decisions easier.
• It's a simple solution: when in doubt, just flip a coin.
• To resolve the argument, they decided to just flip a coin.

How to use To just flip a coin

Use this phrase when making decisions without strong preference. Best after weighing options, but casual.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a coin doing a flip like a gymnast to help you decide.

Related words

Collocations with To just flip a coin

• just flip a coin
• flip a coin to decide
• casually flip a coin

Synonyms for To just flip a coin

• toss a coin
• decide randomly
• make a choice

Common mistakes with To just flip a coin

• Using in formal settings where decisions should be serious.
• Confusing with 'flipping a switch' which means to turn something on/off.
• Not appropriate for important decisions.

Frequently asked questions about To just flip a coin

What does To just flip a coin mean?

To toss a coin to help decide something.

What is the definition of To just flip a coin?

To make a choice by tossing a coin to see which side lands up.

How do you use To just flip a coin in a sentence?

I couldn't decide on dinner, so I thought, I'll just flip a coin.

Can you give another example of To just flip a coin?

When we couldn't agree on the movie, we decided to just flip a coin.

What are synonyms for To just flip a coin?

Common alternatives include toss a coin, decide randomly, make a choice.

What words go with To just flip a coin?

It commonly pairs with just flip a coin, flip a coin to decide, casually flip a coin.

What are common mistakes when using To just flip a coin?

Using in formal settings where decisions should be serious. Confusing with 'flipping a switch' which means to turn something on/off. Not appropriate for important decisions.

How do you pronounce To just flip a coin?

US: //tə dʒʌst flɪp ə kɔɪn//, UK: //tə dʒʌst flɪp ə kɔɪn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use To just flip a coin?

Use this phrase when making decisions without strong preference. Best after weighing options, but casual.