draw straws

== English == === Verb === draw straws (third-person singular simple present draws straws, present participle drawing straws, simple past drew straws, past participle drawn straws) To decide at random by drawing (selecting randomly between) straws, sticks, etc., one of which differs from the others (typically by being shorter), held in a person's hand so as to conceal which is the different one. Typically, whoever draws the short straw must complete some undesirable task. Alternatively, whoever draws the longest straw gets a desired position. (by extension) To decide by any means of chance. ==== Translations ==== === See also === cast lots draw lots draw the short straw