What is another word for draw lots?
Pronunciation: [dɹˈɔː lˈɒts] (IPA) 
"Draw lots" is a common phrase that means to decide something randomly by selecting a name or number from a container. There are several alternatives to this phrase depending on the context in which it is used. Some synonyms include "pull straws," "cast lots," "raffle off," "determine by chance," "choose at random," and "flip a coin." Each of these alternative phrases suggests a slightly different approach to random selection, but all convey the same general concept of choosing something by chance rather than through deliberate selection or merit. Whatever the alternative phrasing used, drawing lots remains a time-honored way of making decisions in many different settings.
