drawing straws

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Definition of drawing straws in English English dictionary

draw straws
to decide at random; especially by drawing (selecting randomly between) straws, sticks etc. Typically, whoever draws the short straw from among a selection of longer straws must complete some undesirable task

They drew straws to see who had to wash the dishes.

draw straws
Decide or assign something by lottery in which straws of unequal length are used