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the luck of the draw
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something that solely depends on chance
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "the luck of the draw" and when to use it?
The phrase "the luck of the draw" is used to refer to a situation where outcomes are determined by chance or luck, such as in a random drawing or lottery. The origin of this expression can be traced back to the idea of drawing lots or straws, a method used in the past to make random selections.
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In this raffle, winning is entirely the luck of the draw, so you never know.
When it comes to jury duty, who gets selected is purely the luck of the draw.
The order in which the students present their projects will be the luck of the draw.
