cast lots



cast lots

To decide something by picking an item, often a slip of paper, at random. Let's cast lots to decide who will go first—it's the only fair way to do it.
See also: cast, lot

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Emiliee-MEE-lee-ə (German), e-MEE-lee-e (Norwegian), EM-i-lee (Swedish)German, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
ÉIbhear-Irish, Irish Mythology
Penko-Bulgarian
SunČAnasoon-CHAH-nahCroatian
Bartek-Polish
KayleeKAY-leeEnglish (Modern)