go either way
idiom
—used to say that either of two possible results is likely to occur and that neither is more likely than the other
I don't know who's going to win. The game could go either way.
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The man who has anchored the Miami Dolphins’ offensive line for the past three seasons, starting 38 regular-season games, could easily go either way with the decision, and the team knows this, and is supposed to be planning accordingly.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Also, a duel between a soldier with an assault rifle and a drone with a shotgun could go either way.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Some of the brand’s designs are more decorative than practical, but this decanter can definitely go either way.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025
Chelsea’s season, and their supporters, could go either way from here.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Tank’s preference is to stay with the Cowboys, but this is one that could go either way.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
Then again, Stoller directed Bros, as well, so this could go either way!
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2025
Bivol 2 Prediction And Pick This fight could go either way.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Still others, like cantaloupe, mangoes, and pears, can go either way.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Also, a duel between a soldier with an assault rifle and a drone with a shotgun could go either way.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Some of the brand’s designs are more decorative than practical, but this decanter can definitely go either way.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025
Chelsea’s season, and their supporters, could go either way from here.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Tank’s preference is to stay with the Cowboys, but this is one that could go either way.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
Then again, Stoller directed Bros, as well, so this could go either way!
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2025
Bivol 2 Prediction And Pick This fight could go either way.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Still others, like cantaloupe, mangoes, and pears, can go either way.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Go either way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20either%20way. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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