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View definitions for draw straws

draw straws

verb as in cast lots

Weak matches

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Example Sentences

It was decided to draw straws, the person getting the shortest to be the first guard.

Now you boys must draw straws to see who gets to lick the paddle!

I'll draw straws with you to see who keeps guard while Bob comes to get his breakfast at the same time.

A number of points are marked on the map at equal distances from camp, and the scouts draw straws to see where each goes.

After breakfast we'll draw straws to see who does the dishes and the other two will string the aerials.

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On this page you'll find 3 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to draw straws, such as: cut lots, and lot.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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